The average bus between Cardiff and Burnley takes 8h 10m and the fastest bus takes 6h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Burnley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 53m • 2 changes


8h 15m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


12h 54m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes


7h 48m • 2 changes


6h 53m • 2 changes


8h 15m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes


7h 30m • 2 changes


6h 52m • 2 changes


7h 45m • 2 changes


7h 28m • 2 changes


7h 28m • 2 changes


7h 1m • 2 changes


8h 15m • 2 changes


7h 28m • 2 changes


7h 28m • 2 changes


7h 1m • 2 changes


8h 15m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes


7h 48m • 2 changes


6h 53m • 2 changes


8h 15m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Burnley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Burnley station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Cardiff to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Cardiff and Burnley is 264.6 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Mechanics Institute via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 46m.