The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bolton to Burnley
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bolton to Burnley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Burnley will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bolton for Burnley every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bolton to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 27 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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
Bolton to Burnley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Burnley coaches for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX540 | 18:50 Bolton, Interchange | 1h15 | 20:05 Burnley, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 19:00 Bolton, Astley Bridge | 1h05 | 20:05 Burnley, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 22:25 Bolton, Interchange | 1h05 | 23:30 Burnley, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 22:30 Bolton, Astley Bridge | 1h00 | 23:30 Burnley, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bolton to Burnley
Buses from Bolton to Burnley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:25, the last at 23:02. The fastest coach covers the 27 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 27 km |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 05:25 |
Last bus 23:02 |
Bus providers: National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company from Bolton to BurnleyYou can travel by bus between Bolton to Burnley with National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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The Blackburn Bus Company
FAQs: Bolton to Burnley coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Burnley by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Burnley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bolton, Interchange, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Burnley, Bus Station, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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