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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Burnley Manchester Rd to Balham for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Burnley Manchester Rd
- Departure station
- Burnley Manchester Rd station guide
- Address
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- Manchester Road, BB11 1JZ
Operators serving Burnley Manchester Rd
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Burnley Manchester Rd
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- Burnley College (0.5 mi, free)
Explore the area around Burnley Manchester Rd
- Towneley Hall
- Singing Ringing Tree
About your departure station
Burnley Manchester Road (1849) was rebuilt in 1886 with distinctive Victorian architecture.
The station became a key East Lancashire line hub.
Today it serves 500,000 annual passengers with Northern services.
Recent upgrades have improved accessibility while preserving heritage features.
The station remains vital for local commuters and football traffic.
Future plans include better integration with local transport and improved cycling facilities.
Burnley Manchester Road continues its historic role in this former mill towns transport network.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Burnley Manchester Rd to Balham?
Open the ticket search and enter Burnley Manchester Rd as your departure station and Balham as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Burnley Manchester Rd and Balham?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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