The average train between Burnley and Whitchurch takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Whitchurch. 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 Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Burnley to Whitchurch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Whitchurch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitchurch (Shrops) station.
Book your Burnley to Whitchurch train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Whitchurch is 95.8 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Whitchurch (Shrops) via Preston and Crewe in around 2h 51m.