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How to get fromMotherwell to Burnleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    3h 26m
    £37–108

  2. Bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Streetbus bus 152
    7h 15m

  3. Drive  177.1 mi

    1. Drive from Motherwell to Burnleycar car 177.1 mi
    3h 8m
    £44–64

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 17m
    £68–206

  5. Train via Whifflet

    1. Take the train from Whifflet to Prestontrain train Southbound
    2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Centraltrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    5h 37m
    £40–73

Motherwell to Burnley by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Burnley, England?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to St James Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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