The cheapest and fastest trains from Burnley to Bristol
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burnley to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burnley to Bristol will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
To travel from Burnley to Bristol you need to make at least one change.
Y25166+
W01977+
C75176
Y25156+
W01976+
C75177
L05425+
C75177
Y25139 · Y25134 · L10921+
C72481
L05424+
C75176
L05425+
C75177
L05424+
C75176
Y25139 · Y25134 · L10921+
C72481
Y25133 · Y25138 · L10136+
C72484
Y25166+
W01977+
C75176Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Burnley to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Burnley to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 262 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Burnley to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Burnley to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y25166+ W01977+ C75176 | On time 08:05 Burnley Central (BNC) | 5h02 | 13:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
L05424+ C75176 | On time 08:39 Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) | 4h28 | 13:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
Y25139 · Y25134 · L10921+ C72481 | On time 08:51 Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) | 4h41 | 13:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 changes | |
Y25156+ W01976+ C75177 | 09:05 Burnley Central (BNC) | 5h02 | 14:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
L05425+ C75177 | 09:39 Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) | 4h28 | 14:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
Y25133 · Y25138 · L10136+ C72484 | On time 09:48 Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) | 4h47 | 14:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burnley to Bristol
Trains from Burnley to Bristol run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 4h 28m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 28m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 18:33 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Burnley to Bristol trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Burnley and Bristol from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burnley to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burnley to Bristol by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burnley and Bristol
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:45 - 21:45 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, No access problems for mobility impaired customers as the access to the platforms is via the ramps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: ACCESSIBLE TOILET AVAILABLE DURING TICKET OFFICE HOURS
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Entrance to Station Car Park on Halstead St
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 13:30 Saturday,Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from car park up 20 metre ramp or up 4 steps. 25 mm brick lip at base of ramp. Access from Railway Street up 18 steps with rest platform and handrail.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Curzon St adjacent to Railway Bridge
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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