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How to get fromBurnley to Welshpoolby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4h 29m
    £37–81

  2. Drive 102.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Welshpoolcar car 102.2 mi
    2h 2m
    £26–37

  3. Line 591 bus, train, line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Harry Potts Way to Todmorden Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the train from Todmorden to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Church Bankbus bus x76
    7h 22m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 46m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute 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 Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    7h 47m

Burnley to Welshpool by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Welshpool via Preston, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 47m.

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