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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Burnley to Manchester from various bus operators like Witchway or National Express for the next days.

today
$3
tomorrow
$3
Wednesday
$3
Thursday
$3
Friday
$4
Saturday
$4
Sunday
$3

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Witchway 0h 53m 4:40 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 5:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 53m 5:10 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 6:03 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 53m 5:40 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 6:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
National Express 2h 5m 9:10 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 11:15 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Witchway 0h 53m 4:40 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 5:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 53m 5:10 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 6:03 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 53m 5:40 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 6:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
National Express 2h 5m 9:10 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 11:15 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Witchway 0h 53m 4:40 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 5:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 53m 5:10 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 6:03 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 53m 5:40 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 6:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
National Express 2h 5m 9:10 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 11:15 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Witchway 0h 53m 4:40 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 5:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 53m 5:10 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 6:03 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 53m 5:40 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 6:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
National Express 2h 5m 9:10 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 11:15 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Witchway 0h 53m 4:40 AM Burnley Bus Stop 5:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Economy $4
Witchway 0h 53m 5:10 AM Burnley Bus Stop 6:03 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Economy $4
Witchway 0h 53m 5:40 AM Burnley Bus Stop 6:33 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Economy $4
National Express 2h 10m 7:20 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 9:30 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5
National Express 2h 5m 10:45 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 12:50 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5
  • Did you know that if you travel from Burnley to Manchester via Nelson, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      1h 44m
      Burnley
      3 mi
      6:03 AM
      Nelson
      Bus Stop
      7:47 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $4
  • Did you know that if you travel from Prestwich to Burnley via Manchester, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      0h 22m
      0 mi
      7:53 PM
      Prestwich
      Premier Inn
      8:15 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      18 mi
      Burnley
      Basic
      $4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Witchway 0h 58m 5:47 AM Burnley Bus Stop 6:45 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Economy $4
Witchway 1h 7m 6:17 AM Burnley Bus Stop 7:24 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Economy $4
Witchway 1h 7m 6:47 AM Burnley Bus Stop 7:54 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Economy $4
National Express 1h 45m 7:45 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 9:30 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5
National Express 2h 5m 11:00 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 1:05 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5
  • Did you know that if you travel from Prestwich to Burnley via Manchester, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      0h 7m
      0 mi
      6:38 AM
      Prestwich
      Premier Inn
      6:45 AM
      Manchester
      Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station
      18 mi
      Burnley
      Economy
      $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Witchway 0h 54m 6:55 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 7:49 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 54m 7:55 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 8:49 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
Witchway 0h 54m 8:25 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 9:19 AM Manchester Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station  Basic $3
National Express 1h 45m 7:45 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 9:30 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5
National Express 2h 5m 11:00 AM Burnley Central Bus Station 1:05 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Burnley to Manchester is $3 on 4/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Burnley and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Burnley and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 225 daily buses from Burnley to Manchester. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 98 daily coaches between Burnley and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 583 buses from Burnley to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Burnley and Manchester, with 64 offers.

Facts about the bus from Burnley to Manchester

Compare all providers like Witchway and National Express that travel 182 times every day by bus from Burnley to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Burnley to Manchester starting from $3!

Cheapest Bus $3
Fastest Bus 0h 44m
Earliest Bus 4:40 AM
Latest Bus 8:44 PM
Daily Bus Routes 182 Ø
Distance 21.3 miles
Bus Companies Witchway and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Burnley to Manchester

Every day, 182 buses from 2 bus companies leave Burnley for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
$3
Tuesday 04/28
$3
Wednesday 04/29
$3
Thursday 04/30
$4
Friday 05/01
$5
Saturday 05/02
$4
Sunday 05/03
$4
Monday 05/04
$4
Tuesday 05/05
$4
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$3
Saturday 05/09
$3
Sunday 05/10
$4
Monday 05/11
$4
Tuesday 05/12
$4
Wednesday 05/13
$5
Thursday 05/14
$5
Friday 05/15
$4
Saturday 05/16
$5
Sunday 05/17
$4
Monday 05/18
$4
Tuesday 05/19
$4
Wednesday 05/20
$4
Thursday 05/21
$5
Friday 05/22
$5
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Burnley to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Burnley to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $3, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Burnley to Manchester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $3.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Burnley to Manchester, with $3. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $3.

How to save money travelling from Burnley to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Burnley to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Burnley to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Burnley to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Burnley to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Burnley to Manchester from our users.

Witchway from Burnley to Manchester

Witchway

Here you will find the key facts about the Witchway bus route Burnley to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $3
Fastest Bus 0h 44m
Earliest Bus 4:40 AM
Last Bus 8:44 PM
Daily Connections 180 Ø
Found on 4/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Burnley and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Burnley and Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Burnley to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Burnley to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Burnley to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Burnley to Manchester bus

How much does a Burnley Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $3 and takes 0h 53m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Burnley to Manchester?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $3 and $5. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Burnley to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Burnley to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 182 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Burnley to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Burnley to Manchester is offered by Witchway and takes 0h 44m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $4. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Burnley to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Burnley starts at 4:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Burnley to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Burnley for Manchester starts at 8:44 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Burnley Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Burnley to Manchester, passengers can travel with Witchway and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Burnley and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Witchway and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Burnley to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Burnley Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Burnley Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Burnley to Manchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Burnley to Manchester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 182 daily trips between Burnley and Manchester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Burnley to Manchester?

Prices and availability for 182 trips between Burnley and Manchester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Burnley to Manchester

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Burnley and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Burnley and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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