Bus from Burnley to Colne (Lancashire)
8 direct routes · 23–60 min · first bus 04:26, last bus 23:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colne (Lancashire) as of 06:01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~29 min | 38 | Sat 34 · Sun 24 | 04:26 | 23:37 | Queensgate Depot (by) | Colne Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield, Lomeshaye, Nelson & Primet |
| M4 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~36 min | 25 | Sat 23 · Sun 9 | 05:21 | 20:31 | St Peters Centre (by) | Colne Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield, Lomeshaye, Nelson & Primet |
| M3 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~36 min | 18 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 05:46 | 22:01 | St Peters Centre (by) | Colne Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield, Lomeshaye, Nelson & Primet |
| M6 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~36 min | 16 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:25 | 19:46 | St Peters Centre (by) | Colne Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield, Lomeshaye, Nelson & Primet |
| 60 | Vision Bus | ~60 min | 12 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 18:15 | St James Street (Stop 2) | Princess Street (opp) | Lower Manor, Reedley, Lane Head, Kibble Bank, Marsden Cross & Nelson |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 852, SK1, 120
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 852 | Moving People | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:17 | 18:17 | Barracks Rail Station (by) | Colne Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield, Lomeshaye, Nelson & Primet |
| SK1 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Queensgate Depot (by) | Colne Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield, Lomeshaye, Nelson & Primet |
| 120 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Burnley College (by) | Colne Lane (opp) | Barrowford & Alkincoats |
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 M5 bus, M4 bus, M3 bus, M6 bus, 60 bus, 852 bus or 120 bus timetable.
Fares from Burnley to Colne
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 Colne?
8 routes run directly from Burnley to Colne: the M5 (The Burnley Bus Company), the M4 (The Burnley Bus Company), the M3 (The Burnley Bus Company), the M6 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 60 (Vision Bus), the 852 (Moving People), the SK1 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 120 (The Burnley Bus Company). The most frequent is the M5, 38 times each weekday — board at Queensgate Depot (by) and get off at Colne Lane (opp), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Burnley to Colne?
Between 23 minutes on the 120 and 60 on the 60, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Reedley, Brierfield, Lomeshaye, Nelson and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Burnley to Colne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:26 and the last around 23:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Burnley to Colne?
Adult singles from Burnley to Colne: £1.00 on the M5, M4, M3 and M6 (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.