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Burnley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burnley

With a population of 73,480, Burnley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burnley to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Burnley

Burnley in December
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnley in December
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burnley

Plane

Although Burnley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 39 km from Burnley. The shortest domestic flight to Burnley departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burnley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Burnley to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Burnley Central is the busiest station in Burnley. Another popular train station is Burnley Manchester Road, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Burnley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 292 km from Burnley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Burnley takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Burnley Burnley, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Burnley. Burnley Burnley is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Burnley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 39 km from Burnley. The shortest domestic flight to Burnley departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burnley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Burnley to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Burnley Central is the busiest station in Burnley. Another popular train station is Burnley Manchester Road, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Burnley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 292 km from Burnley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Burnley takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Burnley Burnley, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Burnley. Burnley Burnley is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Burnley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Burnley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burnley

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £192 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnley

Most booked hotels in Burnley

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Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£173+
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The Assheton Arms
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Alma Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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1823 Spinning Block
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Holiday Inn Express Burnley M65, Jct.10
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Calf's Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Burnley

Hiring a car in Burnley costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Burnley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Burnley is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Punto or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Burnley costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Burnley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Burnley is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Punto or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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