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

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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Ironbridge by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 22m
    £71–119

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 5A / ...
    5h 10m
    £23–44

  3. Drive  99.4 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Ironbridgecar car 99.4 mi
    2h 12m
    £25–36

  4. Train, line 96 bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Museum of The Gorge Car Parkbus bus 96A / ...
    4h 48m

  5. Bus

    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 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    6h 48m
    £23–40

  6. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus bus 101
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 5A / ...
    8h 1m

Burnley to Ironbridge by bus, tram, and train

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Wolverhampton hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wyvern via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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