How to get from South Road to Burnley by train?

By train

To get from South Road to Burnley in Burnley, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Waterloo (Merseyside) station to Liverpool Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Burnley Manchester Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Waterloo (Merseyside)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waterloo (Merseyside)
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    Bankfield
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from South Road to Burnley in Burnley, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 47 bus from South Road station to Queen Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Burnley Manchester Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Bus - 4747
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from South Road
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Road
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Square
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    36 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    Bankfield
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Road to Burnley
The distance between South Road, Burnley and Burnley, Burnley is approximately 65.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Road to Burnley by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burnley – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to South Road

South Road is located at South Road, Burnley and the nearest public transport station is Wellington Street.

Train stations close to South Road:

  • Orrell Park

Bus stations close to South Road:

  • Wellington Street
  • Bramhall Road
  • Sandringham Road
Public transport stations close to Burnley, Burnley

Burnley is located at Bankfield, Burnley and the nearest public transport station is Mechanics Institute.

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • Mechanics Institute
  • Hargreaves Street
  • Burnley College
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from South Road to Burnley in Burnley, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 47 bus from South Road station to Queen Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Burnley Manchester Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Bus - 4747
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from South Road
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Road
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Square
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    36 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    Bankfield
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Road to Burnley?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Road to Burnley?

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 47, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between South Road and Burnley?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Road to Burnley?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Waterloo (Merseyside) station near South Road in North West to Hunts Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hunts Cross station near Burnley in Burnley.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Road to Burnley by train?

    The total travel time between South Road in North West and Burnley in Burnley by train is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Road to get to Burnley?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Waterloo (Merseyside) station near South Road in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Road and Burnley?

    Get off the train at the Hunts Cross station, which is closest to Burnley in Burnley.

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