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How to get fromBurnley to Birminghamby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Manchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    3h
    £37–74
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    4h 16m
    £13–19
  3. Drive  109.8 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Birminghamcar car 109.8 mi
    2h 6m
    £28–40
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 54m
    £43–74
  5. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4h 34m
    £18–27

Burnley to Birmingham by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Birmingham, England?

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

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