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Shrewsbury to Burnley trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 15m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
2h 58m
£31–54

Shrewsbury to Burnley train times

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 10:28 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.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited8h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 91.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 58m.

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