The average train between Shrewsbury and Burnley takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Burnley. 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 Shrewsbury and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Burnley? 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 Shrewsbury to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Burnley station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Shrewsbury to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Burnley train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Burnley is 124.8 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Burnley Manchester Road via Crewe and Preston in around 3h 20m.