Bus from Burnley to Accrington
9 direct routes · 17–37 min · first bus 05:54, last bus 22:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Accrington as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Burnley, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~37 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 11 | 06:20 | 22:03 | Barracks Rail Station (opp) | Alice Street (by) | Padiham, Hapton, Padiham, Hapton & Huncoat |
| 9 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~18 min | 4 | weekdays only | 05:54 | 18:19 | Barracks Rail Station (opp) | Alice Street (by) | Accrington Road, Padiham, Hapton & Huncoat |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 540, 959, 895, 852, 123, 907, 885
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | National Express | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:10 | 09:10 | Croft Street Schools (by) | Bus Station (Stand 4) | — |
| 959 | Cranberry Coachways | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:06 | 08:06 | Rosehill Road (by) | Ribblesdale Avenue (opp) | Accrington Road, Hapton & Huncoat |
| 895 | Pilkingtonbus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Barracks Rail Station (opp) | Whinney Hill Road (by) | Padiham, Altham & Clayton-le-Moors |
| 852 | Moving People | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:28 | 07:28 | Barracks Rail Station (opp) | Alice Street (by) | Accrington Road, Hapton & Huncoat |
| 123 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:36 | 16:36 | Barracks Rail Station (opp) | Alice Street (by) | Huncoat |
| 907 | Pilkingtonbus | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:42 | 07:42 | Ightenhill Park Lane (opp) | Cricket Club (opp) | Padiham, Hapton & Huncoat |
| 885 | Express Travel | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:54 | 07:54 | St Peters Centre (opp) | Alice Street (by) | Accrington Road, Hapton & Huncoat |
Times are for the first boarding point in Burnley on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every M1 bus, 9 bus, 540 bus, 959 bus, 895 bus, 852 bus, 123 bus or 907 bus timetable.
Fares from Burnley to Accrington
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Burnley to Accrington?
9 routes run directly from Burnley to Accrington: the M1 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 9 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 540 (National Express), the 959 (Cranberry Coachways), the 895 (Pilkingtonbus), the 852 (Moving People), the 123 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 907 (Pilkingtonbus), the 885 (Express Travel). The most frequent is the M1, 26 times each weekday — board at Barracks Rail Station (opp) and get off at Alice Street (by), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Burnley to Accrington?
Between 17 minutes on the 123 and 37 on the M1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Padiham, Hapton, Padiham, Hapton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Burnley to Accrington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:54 and the last around 22:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Burnley to Accrington?
Adult singles from Burnley to Accrington: £1.00 on the M1 and 9 (The Burnley Bus Company). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.