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How to get fromBurnley to Northwichby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Northwich by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the tram from Victoria to Altrinchamtram tram
    3. Take the train from Altrincham to Greenbanktrain train
    2h 48m
    £16–30

  2. Drive  47 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Northwichcar car 47 mi
    1h 6m
    £12–17

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Greenbanktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
    3h 19m
    £13–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Northwichtaxi taxi 47 mi
    1h 6m
    £200–250

Burnley to Northwich by train and tram

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Burnley to Northwich. However, you can take the train to Manchester Victoria, walk to Victoria, take the vehicle to Altrincham, walk to Altrincham, then take the train to Greenbank. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Greenbank via Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 19m.

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