Bus from Manchester City Centre to Burnley
2 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Burnley as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Manchester City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X43 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~75 min | 45 | Sat 45 · Sun 24 | 05:55 | 23:00 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand E) | Mechanics Institute (by) | Salford, Kersal, Bury, Prestwich, Rawtenstall, Reeds Holme & 5 more |
| 540 | National Express | ~105 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 19:40 | 19:40 | Manchester Central Coach Station | Croft Street Schools (by) | Bolton, Astley Bridge, Darwen, Blackburn & Accrington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre 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 X43 bus or 540 bus timetable.
Fares from Manchester City Centre to Burnley
- £3.00 adult single on the X43 (The Burnley Bus Company)
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 Manchester City Centre to Burnley?
2 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Burnley: the X43 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 540 (National Express). The most frequent is the X43, 45 times each weekday — board at Shudehill Interchange (Stand E) and get off at Mechanics Institute (by), about 75 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Burnley?
Around 75 minutes on the X43, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Salford, Kersal, Bury, Prestwich and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Burnley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Burnley?
An adult single from Manchester City Centre to Burnley is £3.00 on the X43 (The Burnley Bus Company), from Shudehill Interchange (Stand E) to Mechanics Institute (by). 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.