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There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4h 29m
    £32–70

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    7h 12m
    £24–37

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centrebus bus X77
    5h 2m
    £27–45

  4. Drive  102.2 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Welshpoolcar car 102.2 mi
    2h 2m
    £26–37

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X77
    4h 29m
    £34–60

Burnley to Welshpool by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Shudehill Interchange, Millennium Point, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 12m.

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