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How to get fromBurnley to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h
    £61–123

  2. Drive 147.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Aberystwythcar car 147.1 mi
    3h 15m
    £36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    8h 54m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 20m

  5. Bus, train via Chester

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    9h 2m

Burnley to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Aberystwyth via Preston, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 54m.

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