🚌 Bus from Burnley to Manchester City Centre
2 direct routes · about 101 min · first bus 06:12, last bus 06:54 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X43 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~101 min | 5 | 06:12 | 06:54 | Queensgate Depot (opp) |
| 540 | National Express | ~145 min | 3 | 07:20 | 10:45 | Croft Street Schools (by) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Burnley to Manchester City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Burnley to Manchester City Centre: the X43 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 540 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Burnley to Manchester City Centre?
Around 101 minutes on the X43, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Burnley to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X43) leaves around 06:12 and the last around 06:54. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Burnley to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.