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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Shropshire is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Shropshire is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Shrewsbury via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Burnley to Shropshire?

The distance between Burnley and Shropshire is 92 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Burnley to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Shropshire train from?

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

Where does the Burnley to Shropshire train arrive?

Burnley to Shropshire train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Shropshire is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Burnley to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 930+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Burnley to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 9m
£33–58
Drive 95.6 mi
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1. Drive from Burnley to Shropshirecar 95.6 mi
2h 2m
£24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 5m
£26–44
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3h 21m
£29–62

Burnley to Shropshire by train, tram, and bus

112Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91.5 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bus Station via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 9m.

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