Visiting Burnley

Burnley is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Burnley?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Burnley then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Burnley!

FAQs About Burnley

How Do I Get To Burnley?

To get to Burnley, you can follow these driving directions:

  1. From Manchester: Take M66 and A56 towards Burnley. The journey should take around 45 minutes depending on traffic.
  2. From Leeds: Take the M62 towards Manchester. Then, take exit 18 and follow A646 and A682 towards Burnley. The journey should take around 1 hour depending on traffic.
  3. From Blackburn: Follow the A6119 towards Burnley. The journey should take around 25 minutes depending on traffic.

If you prefer to travel by train, you can follow these rail directions:

  1. From Manchester: Take a train from Manchester Victoria towards Burnley Manchester Road. The journey should take around 1 hour depending on the train and connections.
  2. From Leeds: Take a train from Leeds towards Burnley Manchester Road. The journey should take around 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on the train and connections.
  3. From Blackburn: Take a train from Blackburn towards Burnley Manchester Road. The journey should take around 20 minutes depending on the train and connections.

If you are travelling from nearby landmarks, cities or towns, it's best to check online for the most suitable route and mode of transport. Some suggestions include:

  • From Hebden Bridge: Take the A646 and A682 towards Burnley.
  • From Nelson: Take the A682 towards Burnley.
  • From Colne: Take the A56 towards Burnley.

What's The Nearest Airport To Burnley?

The closest airport to Burnley is Manchester Airport, which is approximately 30 miles away from the town. You can get to Burnley from Manchester Airport by taking the M60 motorway and then joining the M66 towards Burnley. Alternatively, you could take the train from Manchester Airport to Burnley, which takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Where Is Burnley?