The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool to Burnley
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to Burnley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Burnley will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Burnley without transferring at least once.
NX540 · NX5404:40 PM3h30Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place8:10 PMBurnley, Bus Station€181One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX5407:30 PM3h45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place11:15 PMBurnley, Bus Station€191One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX5407:38 PM3h37Liverpool, University11:15 PMBurnley, Bus Station€191One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX5407:42 PM3h33Liverpool, Botanic Park11:15 PMBurnley, Bus Station€191One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX5404:17 PM3h53Liverpool, Botanic Park8:10 PMBurnley, Bus Station€191One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX5404:40 PM3h30Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place8:10 PMBurnley, Bus Station€181One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX5407:42 PM3h33Liverpool, Botanic Park11:15 PMBurnley, Bus Station€191One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX5407:38 PM3h37Liverpool, University11:15 PMBurnley, Bus Station€191One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX5407:30 PM3h45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place11:15 PMBurnley, Bus Station€191One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX5404:17 PM3h53Liverpool, Botanic Park8:10 PMBurnley, Bus Station€191One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 65 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Burnley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Burnley buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:50 PM Liverpool | 5h15 | 7:05 PM Burnley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Liverpool | 5h15 | 8:05 PM Burnley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Liverpool | 3h30 | 7:10 PM Burnley | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 17 | |||||
NX170 · NX540 | On time 7:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 3h45 | 11:15 PM Burnley, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Liverpool to Burnley buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Arriva UK or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool to Burnley.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Arriva UK or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool to Burnley.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Burnley
Buses from Liverpool to Burnley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:59, the last at 22:01. The fastest bus covers the 65 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 65 km |
Average bus duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 4:59 AM |
Last bus 10:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, Arriva UK, FlixBus from Liverpool to BurnleyYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Burnley with National Express, Arriva UK, FlixBus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Liverpool to Burnley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Burnley by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Burnley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Liverpool to Burnley
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
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