Bus and Coach from Manchester to Burnley: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Burnley

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Burnley from various bus operators like Witchway or National Express for the next days.

today

£6

tomorrow

£3

Tuesday

£3

Wednesday

£3

Thursday

£7

Friday

£3

Saturday

£3

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 50m	18:15	Manchester	Coach Station	20:05	Burnley	Central Coach Station		Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
	National Express	1h 35m	21:55	Manchester	Coach Station	23:30	Burnley	Central Coach Station		Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 21:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Witchway	0h 52m	06:06	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	06:58	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 06:06:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:58:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
Witchway	0h 52m	06:36	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	07:28	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 06:36:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
Witchway	0h 52m	07:06	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	07:58	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 07:06:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:58:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
National Express	1h 50m	18:15	Manchester	Coach Station	20:05	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 35m	22:10	Manchester	Coach Station	23:45	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 22:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Witchway	0h 52m	06:06	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	06:58	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 06:06:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:58:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
Witchway	0h 52m	06:36	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	07:28	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 06:36:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 07:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
Witchway	0h 52m	07:06	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	07:58	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 07:06:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 07:58:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
National Express	1h 50m	18:15	Manchester	Coach Station	20:05	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 35m	22:10	Manchester	Coach Station	23:45	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 22:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Witchway	0h 52m	06:06	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	06:58	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 06:06:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 06:58:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
Witchway	0h 52m	06:36	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	07:28	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 06:36:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 07:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
Witchway	0h 52m	07:06	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	07:58	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 07:06:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 07:58:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
National Express	1h 50m	18:15	Manchester	Coach Station	20:05	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 35m	22:10	Manchester	Coach Station	23:45	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 22:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 50m	18:15	Manchester	Coach Station	20:05	Burnley	Central Coach Station		Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
	National Express	1h 35m	22:10	Manchester	Coach Station	23:45	Burnley	Central Coach Station		Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 22:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Witchway	0h 42m	00:11	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	00:53	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 00:11:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 00:53:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
Witchway	0h 42m	01:21	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	02:03	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 01:21:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:03:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
Witchway	0h 42m	02:31	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	03:13	Burnley	The Summit Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 02:31:00 to The Summit Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 03:13:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
National Express	1h 50m	18:45	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 35m	22:10	Manchester	Coach Station	23:45	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 22:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Witchway	0h 47m	00:11	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	00:58	Burnley	Bus Stop	Economy	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 00:11:00 to Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
Witchway	0h 47m	01:21	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	02:08	Burnley	Bus Stop	Economy	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 01:21:00 to Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
Witchway	0h 47m	02:31	Manchester	Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station	03:18	Burnley	Bus Stop	Economy	£3	A Bus from Witchway goes from Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 02:31:00 to Bus Stop, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 03:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
National Express	1h 50m	18:15	Manchester	Coach Station	20:05	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 35m	21:55	Manchester	Coach Station	23:30	Burnley	Central Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 21:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Burnley is £3 on 17/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Burnley

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Burnley are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 186 daily coaches from Manchester to Burnley. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Manchester and Burnley.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 276 coaches from Manchester to Burnley, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Burnley, with 18 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Burnley

Compare all providers like Witchway and National Express that travel 104 times every day by bus from Manchester to Burnley in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Burnley starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus	£3
Fastest Bus	0h 42m
Earliest Coach	18:15
Latest Coach	23:42
Daily Bus Connections	104 Ø
Distance	34.3 km
Coach Companies	Witchway and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Burnley

Every day, 104 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Burnley: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

£6

Monday 15/12

£3

Tuesday 16/12

£6

Wednesday 17/12

£3

Thursday 18/12

£7

Friday 19/12

£3

Saturday 20/12

£3

Sunday 21/12

£8

Monday 22/12

£3

Tuesday 23/12

£8

Wednesday 24/12

£3

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£3

Saturday 27/12

£3

Sunday 28/12

£8

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

£7

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

£9

Friday 02/01

£7

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Burnley

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Burnley, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £3, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Burnley. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Burnley, with £3. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Burnley

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Burnley in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Burnley, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Manchester to Burnley are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Burnley

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Burnley from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Burnley

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Burnley:

Cheapest Price	£6
Fastest Coach	1h 35m
Earliest Coach	18:15
Last Coach	21:55
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	11/12/2025

Witchway from Manchester to Burnley

Here you will find the key facts about the Witchway bus route Manchester to Burnley:

Cheapest Price	£3
Fastest Coach	0h 42m
Earliest Coach	06:06
Last Coach	23:42
Daily Connections	143 Ø
Found on	13/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Burnley

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Burnley.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Central Coach Station

Barracks Station

The Summit Bus Stop

Burnley Manchester Road

Manchester Rd 149

Central Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Burnley

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester to Burnley? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Burnley? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Burnley bus

How much does a Manchester - Burnley coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Burnley bus trip is available from £3 and takes 0h 52m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Burnley?

The connection Manchester to Burnley is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £8. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Manchester - Burnley route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Burnley is offered by roughly 104 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Burnley from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Burnley is provided by Witchway and takes 0h 42m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £3. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Burnley?

The earliest bus to Burnley departs from Manchester at 18:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester to Burnley?

The latest bus to Burnley departs from Manchester at 23:42. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester - Burnley route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Burnley can travel with Witchway and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Burnley?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Burnley by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Witchway and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Burnley from Manchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Burnley bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Burnley bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Burnley on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Burnley

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester and to Burnley

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Burnley. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!