Train Burnley to Cardiff from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Cardiff takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 28m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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5h 13m

£70–136

Burnley to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:03 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
2:03 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 7:43 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
4:03 PM → 8:51 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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