How to get from Preston to Burnley by bus?

From Preston to Burnley by bus

To get from Preston to Burnley in Burnley, 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 20 min.

80min
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
    420 m • 6 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 m • 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
    Bankfield
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Burnley by bus via 59 and 152

To get from Preston to Burnley in Burnley, 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 35 min.

95min
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
    420 m • 6 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 m • 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
    Bankfield
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Burnley

The distance between Preston, Burnley and Burnley, Burnley is approximately 37.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Burnley by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burnley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Burnley and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Bus Station
  • Bus Station (Stand B)
  • Arrival Stand (Stand 0)

Public transport stations close to Burnley, Burnley

Burnley is located at Bankfield, Burnley and the nearest public transport station is Sutcliife Street.

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • Sutcliife Street
  • Hargreaves Street
  • St James Street (Stop 3)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Burnley by bus via 59 and 152

To get from Preston to Burnley in Burnley, 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 35 min.

95min
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
    420 m • 6 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 m • 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
    Bankfield
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 280, Bus line M2.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 152.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston and Burnley?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston to Burnley?

    The 280 bus line goes from Preston station near Preston 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 Burnley.

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

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Burnley in Burnley by bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first train from Preston to Burnley?

    The first train from Preston in Preston to Burnley in Burnley is Northern. It leaves the Preston station at 06:20.

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