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Cardiff to Burnley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Burnley takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 3m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m
£71–137

Cardiff to Burnley train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 211.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Burnley, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Burnley Manchester Road via Crewe and Preston in around 5h 11m.

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