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Outbound fromWilmslow to Burnley by train
It takes an average of 2h 56m to travel from Wilmslow to Burnley by train, over a distance of around 32 miles (51 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Wilmslow to Burnley and tickets for this journey start from £16.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:27 | |
| Departure station | Wilmslow | |
| Arrival station | Burnley | |
| Journey time | From 2h 6m | |
| Distance | 32 miles (51 km) | |
| Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £16.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Wilmslow to Burnley by train
Looking to travel from Wilmslow to Burnley by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 56 minutes to travel from Wilmslow to Burnley by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 6 minutes though. You'll usually find 34 trains per day running along the 32 miles (51 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Burnley, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to get to Burnley. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Wilmslow to Burnley in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £16.70.
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Cheap train tickets from Wilmslow to Burnley
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Wilmslow to Burnley is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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