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Leeds to Burnley by bus

Burnley lies 45 km (28 mi) west of Leeds, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 55 km (34 mi) of road.

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LeedsBurnley
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population536,280149,422
Elevation50 m (164 ft)140 m (459 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codesLS1–ME17BB11

Where to book buses from Leeds to Burnley

National ExpressThe densest scheduled coach network in Britain, and the only major operator selling a genuinely refundable ticket.Check UK coach fares on National Express (opens www.nationalexpress.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Burnley

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Common questions

How far is Burnley from Leeds?

45 km (28 mi) in a straight line, west of Leeds; by road roughly 55 km (34 mi).

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Burnley by bus?

About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Leeds and Burnley?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.