There are 3 ways to get from Burnley to Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch (Shrops)
2h 52m£29–96Drive 71.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Whitchurch71.2 mi
1h 30m£18–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Whitchurch (Shrops)Manchester Piccadilly - Shrewsbury / ...
3h 28m
Burnley to Whitchurch by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Whitchurch is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Whitchurch is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Whitchurch (Shrops) via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Burnley and Whitchurch is 88 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Whitchurch without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £28 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Burnley to Whitchurch, including transfers.
Burnley to Whitchurch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Whitchurch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Whitchurch is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Burnley to Whitchurch.
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Whitchurch, Shropshire, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Whitchurch (Shrops) via Preston and Crewe in around 2h 52m.
- 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
- £17–27
- 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 Whitchurch (Shrops)
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Whitchurch (Shrops)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–28
- 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/
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