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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Burnley

Showing times and prices for 27 Apr

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

6 h 30 m

Average duration

7 h 56 m

Buses per day

Distance

292 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Burnley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Burnley will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave London 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 292 km distance in an average of 7 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 10 h 13 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.

NX540

13:007h05

London, Victoria Coach Station

20:05Burnley

£271One-way

0 changes

NX540

17:006h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

23:30Burnley

£351One-way

0 changes

NX424 · RL152

23:3010h13

London, Victoria Coach Station

09:43Burnley

£381One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for London to Burnley

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Most popular Coach	Train	Flight
£29 Average Price Cheapest	£80 Average Price	£122 Average Price
7h 29m average duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 32m average duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 5m average duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Burnley bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 27 April

Last updated at 16:32

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX540	12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	7h05	19:05 Burnley	0 changesdirect
NX540	16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	6h30	22:30 Burnley	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Burnley

United Kingdom

Buses from London to Burnley run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

291 km

Average bus duration

6h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 30m

First bus

13:00

Last bus

23:30

Price information

Coach companies: National Express London to Burnley

You can travel by coach between London and Burnley with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Burnley from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

London to Burnley coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 6 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £19

FAQs: London to Burnley coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Burnley with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Burnley.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Burnley can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Burnley is £29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Burnley coach time is 6 h 30 min covering the 180 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Burnley leaves at 13: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Burnley leaves at 23: 30.

Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from London to Burnley with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from London to Burnley, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Burnley. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Burnley from London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 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.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Burnley by coach is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London to Burnley including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from London to Burnley has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Burnley.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Burnley.

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Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Burnley.

No, luggage for the coach from London to Burnley needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London to Burnley.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Burnley.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London to Burnley.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London to Burnley.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Burnley

London

Burnley

The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Burnley.

London, Victoria Coach Station Wifi