How to get from Preston Bus Station to Burnley by bus?

By bus

To get from Preston Bus Station to Burnley in North West, take the 280 bus from Preston station to Post Office station. Next, take the M2 bus from Bus Station (Stand C) station to St James Street (Stop 3) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 280280
Bus - M2M2
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Clitheroe Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Stand C)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James Street (Stop 3)
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 59 and 152

To get from Preston Bus Station to Burnley in North West, take the 59 bus from Preston station to Blackburn station. Next, take the 152 bus from Blackburn station to St James Street (Stop 3) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 152152
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Royal Blackburn Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 152152
    Wait for bus
    152
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James Street (Stop 3)
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston Bus Station to Burnley

The distance between Preston Bus Station, North West and Burnley, North West is approximately 23.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston Bus Station to Burnley by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston Bus Station

Preston Bus Station is located at Tithebarn Street, North West and the nearest public transport station is Preston.

Train stations close to Preston Bus Station:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston Bus Station:

  • Preston
  • Bus Station
  • Bus Station (Stand B)

Public transport stations close to Burnley, North West

Burnley is located at Burnley, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ormerod Road.

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • Ormerod Road
  • Hargreaves Street
  • St James Street (Stop 3)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 59 and 152

To get from Preston Bus Station to Burnley in North West, take the 59 bus from Preston station to Blackburn station. Next, take the 152 bus from Blackburn station to St James Street (Stop 3) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 152152
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Royal Blackburn Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 152152
    Wait for bus
    152
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James Street (Stop 3)
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston Bus Station to Burnley?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 280, Bus line M2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston Bus Station to Burnley?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 152.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston Bus Station and Burnley?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston Bus Station to Burnley?

    The 280 bus line goes from Preston station near Preston Bus Station in Preston to Clitheroe Town Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Clitheroe Town Centre station near Burnley in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston Bus Station to Burnley by bus?

    The total travel time between Preston Bus Station in Preston and Burnley in North West by bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Preston Bus Station to get to Burnley?

    Get on the 280 bus from the Preston stop near Preston Bus Station in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Preston Bus Station and Burnley?

    Get off the bus at the Clitheroe Town Centre stop, which is closest to Burnley in North West.

  • When is the last bus from Preston Bus Station to Burnley?

    The last bus from Preston Bus Station in Preston to Burnley in North West is the Preston - Burnley line. It leaves the Preston stop at 20:00.

  • When is the first train from Preston Bus Station to Burnley?

    The first train from Preston Bus Station in Preston to Burnley in North West is Northern. It leaves the Preston station at 09:15.

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