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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Burnley is to bus which costs £10 - £13 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Burnley is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Stafford and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Stafford to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Gatehouse Theatre and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Stoke-on-Trent and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Stafford to Burnley?

The distance between Stafford and Burnley is 79 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Burnley without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Stafford to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Burnley bus from?

Stafford to Burnley bus services, operated by First Potteries, depart from Gatehouse Theatre station.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Burnley train from?

Stafford to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.

Train or bus from Stafford to Burnley?

The best way to get from Stafford to Burnley is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £13 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Stafford to Burnley bus arrive?

Stafford to Burnley bus services, operated by First Potteries, arrive at bus station.

Where does the Stafford to Burnley train arrive?

Stafford to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Stafford to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Burnley is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Stafford to Burnley.

How do I get a train ticket from Stafford to Burnley?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
2h 35m
£22–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatehouse Theatre to bus stationbus 101
2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 16m
£10–13
Train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2h 40m
£32–54
Drive 82.8 mi
1. Drive from Stafford to Burnleycar 82.8 mi
1h 38m
£21–30

Stafford to Burnley by train, tram, and bus

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78.9 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatehouse Theatre to Mechanics Institute via Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 16m.

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