The average train between Burnley and Shrewsbury takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. 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 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 41m • 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 Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
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, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Shrewsbury is 124.8 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Shrewsbury via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 6m.