The average train between Shrewsbury and Burnley takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. 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 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Burnley at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 53m • 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 Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
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, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Burnley is 124.8 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 58m.