There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Welshpool 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 Shrewsbury
4h 31m£37–119Drive 102.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Welshpool102.2 mi
2h 1m£26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX75
4h 38mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Todmorden to ChesterLeeds - Chester
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand BT12
6h 35mBus, line 64 bus
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station64
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station64
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX75
7h 43m
Burnley to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Welshpool is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Welshpool via Preston, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Burnley and Welshpool is 127 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £35 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Burnley to Welshpool, including transfers.
Burnley to Welshpool bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.
Burnley to Welshpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 64 bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.
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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 43m.
- 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/
Train from Todmorden to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- 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/
- 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
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0344 800 44 11
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Welshpool bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Welshpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Welshpool is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Burnley to Welshpool.
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