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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Birmingham is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Millennium Point via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Burnley to Birmingham?

The distance between Burnley and Birmingham is 127 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Burnley to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Birmingham bus from?

Burnley to Birmingham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Birmingham train from?

Burnley to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Burnley to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Burnley to Birmingham bus arrive?

Burnley to Birmingham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Birmingham train arrive?

Burnley to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Birmingham is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Burnley to Birmingham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 13m
£43–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 16m
£12–18
Drive 109.8 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Birminghamcar 109.8 mi
2h 6m
£28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 26m
£32–61
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
4h 51m
£12–18

Burnley to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 125.8 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Birmingham New Street via Preston in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Millennium Point via Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 16m.

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