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Burnley to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Shrewsbury takes 3h 33m 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.

3h 33m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 53m
£31–55

Burnley to Shrewsbury train times

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 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales8h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Burnley to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Shrewsbury via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 53m.

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