There are 5 ways to get from Widnes to Burnley by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 110 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
2h 38m£23–35Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Widnes to Burnleycar 47.7 mi
55 min£12–17Line 100 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Victoria Rail Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 7mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Widnes to Burnleytaxi 47.7 mi
55 min£100–120Train
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2h 51m£37–109
Widnes to Burnley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Burnley is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Widnes to Burnley is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Doctors Pub and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Widnes and Burnley is 58 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.
The best way to get from Widnes to Burnley without a car is to line 110 bus and train which takes 2h 38m and costs £23 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Widnes to Burnley, including transfers.
Widnes to Burnley bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.
Widnes to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Widnes to Burnley is to line 100 bus and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Widnes, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a bus from Doctors Pub to Mechanics Institute via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Victoria Rail Station, and Printworks in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Burnley Manchester Road via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Road
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Victoria Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £100–120
Key Cars
- Phone
- +44 151424 3666
Halton Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 424 1234
- Website
- haltontaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Widnes to Burnley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Victoria Rail Station.
Widnes to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Burnley is 48 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Widnes to Burnley.
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