There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Widnes by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 110 bus
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Kingsway Hotel110
2h 18m£22–38Drive 47.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Widnes47.2 mi
56 min£12–17Bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N100
4h 24mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Burnley to Widnes47.2 mi
56 min£95–120Train
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorn
2h 46m£35–104
Burnley to Widnes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Widnes is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Widnes is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Kingsway Hotel via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Runcorn via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Burnley and Widnes is 58 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Widnes without a car is to train and line 110 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs £21 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Burnley to Widnes, including transfers.
Burnley to Widnes bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.
Burnley to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Widnes is to bus and line 100 bus which takes 4h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Widnes, England?
You can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Kingsway Hotel via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Runcorn via Preston and Crewe in around 2h 46m.
- 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 Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–16
- 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
- 6 times a week
- 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 Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–16
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–13
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Kingsway Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
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
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 838 882
Doubletop Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 420 028
Burnley & Crown Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 455 555
- Website
- burnleytaxis.co.uk
Alan's 1st Choice Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 778 833
- Website
- minibusespadiham.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Widnes bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Widnes is 47 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Burnley to Widnes.
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