The average train between Burnley and Telford takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Telford. 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 Telford. 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 Telford at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Burnley to Telford? 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 Telford. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Manchester Victoria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Burnley to Telford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Telford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
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The distance between Burnley and Telford is 124.6 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Telford Central via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 3h 34m.