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There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Stafford 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 Staffordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2h 15m
    £28–54
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Chell Roadbus bus 101
    5h 12m
    £10–14
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2h 47m
    £22–41
  4. Drive  82.9 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Staffordcar car 82.9 mi
    1h 38m
    £21–31
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 11m
    £37–64

Burnley to Stafford by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Stafford, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Stafford via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chell Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, and bus station in around 5h 12m.

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