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 March
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnley in March
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 24 miles 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 1h 36m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Burnley Central is the busiest station in Burnley. Another popular train station is Burnley Manchester Road, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Burnley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Burnley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Burnley takes 45 miles and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 78 miles. The most popular bus station is Burnley Burnley, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Burnley. Burnley Burnley is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Burnley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 24 miles 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 1h 36m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Burnley Central is the busiest station in Burnley. Another popular train station is Burnley Manchester Road, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Burnley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Burnley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Burnley takes 45 miles and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 78 miles. The most popular bus station is Burnley Burnley, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Burnley. Burnley Burnley is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Burnley

Airlines serving Burnley

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burnley

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £144 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnley

Most booked hotels in Burnley

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£120+
The Alma Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£72+
1823 Spinning Block
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£58+
The Fence Gate Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£109+
Calf's Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
The Pendle Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+

Hiring a car in Burnley

Hiring a car in Burnley costs £36 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Burnley is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Burnley costs £36 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Burnley is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.