There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Walsall by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Rugeley Trent Valley
- Take the train from Rugeley Trent Valley to Walsall
3h 59m£43–117Drive 101 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Walsall101 mi
1h 53m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to PrintworksX43
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Hatherton Rd424
4h 41mBus, train
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Walsall
4h 34mBus via Dale End
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall StUk076 / ...
5h 2m
Burnley to Walsall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Walsall is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Walsall is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Hatherton Rd via Printworks and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Walsall via Preston, Crewe and Rugeley Trent Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Burnley and Walsall is 123 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Walsall without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Burnley to Walsall, including transfers.
Burnley to Walsall bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.
Burnley to Walsall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Walsall is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Walsall, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Walsall via Preston, Crewe, and Rugeley Trent Valley in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Hatherton Rd via Printworks, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- 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
- Once daily
- 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
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Rugeley Trent Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rugeley Trent Valley to Walsall
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wolverhampton to Walsall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Printworks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
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/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Hatherton Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Walsall bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Printworks station.
Burnley to Walsall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Walsall is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Burnley to Walsall.
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