The average train between Burnley and Shrewsbury takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Burnley and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Burnley to Shrewsbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Burnley to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Burnley to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Burnley and Shrewsbury is 124.8 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Shrewsbury via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 58m.