There are 3 ways to get from Burnley to Ludlow by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain
3h 34m£37–113Drive 120.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Ludlowcar 120.4 mi
2h 33m£30–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ludlowtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
3h 54m
Burnley to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Ludlow is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Ludlow via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Burnley and Ludlow is 134 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Burnley to Ludlow, including transfers.
Burnley to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Ludlow is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Burnley to Ludlow.
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Ludlow via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
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