What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Burnley?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Burnley is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Burnley?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Burnley is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Burnley?

The distance between Birmingham and Burnley is 127 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Burnley without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £45 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Burnley?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Birmingham to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Burnley bus from?

Birmingham to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Burnley train from?

Birmingham to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Burnley?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Burnley is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Birmingham to Burnley bus arrive?

Birmingham to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Burnley train arrive?

Birmingham to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Burnley is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Birmingham to Burnley.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Burnley?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Burnley?

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Burnley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
3h 3m
£45–77
Drive 110.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Burnleycar 110.1 mi
2h 6m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
3h 14m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
3h 41m
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
3h 49m

Birmingham to Burnley by train

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Distance: 125.9 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Mechanics Institute via Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 14m.

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