What is the cheapest way to get from Burnley to Wick?

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Wick is to train which costs £90 - £130 and takes 14h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Wick?

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Wick is to drive which takes 8h 15m and costs £110 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Wick. However, there are services departing from St James Street and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Wick. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Wick via Preston, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

How far is it from Burnley to Wick?

The distance between Burnley and Wick is 505 miles. The road distance is 440.7 miles.

How do I travel from Burnley to Wick without a car?

The best way to get from Burnley to Wick without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 27m and costs £75 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Burnley to Wick?

It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Burnley to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Wick bus from?

Burnley to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Wick train from?

Burnley to Wick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Wick?

The best way to get from Burnley to Wick is to bus which takes 13h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £70 - £220 and takes 13h 53m.

Where does the Burnley to Wick bus arrive?

Burnley to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Burnley to Wick train arrive?

Burnley to Wick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Wick is 441 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Burnley to Wick.

How do I get a train ticket from Burnley to Wick?

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Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 173+ hotels available in Wick.

Burnley to Wick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Burnley to Wick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town HallX99
12h 27m
£78–223
Train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
13h 53m
£71–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town HallX99
13h 41m
Drive 438.1 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Wick438.1 mi
8h 15m
£110–159
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hall
9h 17m
£133–301
Train, bus via Leeds
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town HallX99
13h 50m
£87–163
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to WickInverness - Wick
14h 58m
£91–128
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LBA - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hall
11h 32m
£184–334
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hall
11h 49m
£136–290

Burnley to Wick by train and bus

46Weekly Services

12h 27mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.6 mi
Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Wick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St James Street to Town Hall via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 13h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Wick via Preston, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 53m.

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