The cheapest and fastest trains from Burnley to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burnley to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burnley to Manchester Airport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 3 trains that leave Burnley for Manchester Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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 coach and train for Burnley to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burnley to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£22 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Burnley to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Burnley to Manchester Airport trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:39 Burnley | 1h46 | 09:25 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:39 Burnley | 1h46 | 10:25 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burnley to Manchester Airport
Trains from Burnley to Manchester Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:39, the last at 09:39. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 07:39 |
Last train 09:39 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Burnley to Manchester Airport trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Burnley and Manchester Airport from £11. 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 Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burnley to Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burnley and Manchester Airport
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, Access to platform is down 34 steps with rest platform and handrail.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Accrington Road (A679) near to traffic lights
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station,Step free access from Junction Street down 50 metre ramp with handrail.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Westway A671. (Station side for Colne, opposite side for Blackburn)
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