Cardiff to Burnley Trains

Cardiff to Burnley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Burnley takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. 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.

5h 50m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

5h 5m

£62–115

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 10:21 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:44 PM → 9:16 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
5:55 PM → 10:17 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 6:21 AM
Arrives next day
11h 36m • 2 changes
9:11 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Trip Overview

Train

Cardiff to Burnley train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:44 PM → 9:16 PM

5:55 PM → 10:17 PM

6:44 PM → 6:21 AM
Arrives next day

9:11 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM

5:48 AM → 11:22 AM

6:46 AM → 12:22 PM

7:53 AM → 1:22 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM

5:48 AM → 11:22 AM

6:46 AM → 12:22 PM

7:53 AM → 1:22 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM

5:48 AM → 11:22 AM

6:46 AM → 12:22 PM

7:53 AM → 1:22 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Cardiff to Burnley trains

Find Transport to Burnley

Trip Overview

Train

Cardiff to Burnley train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:44 PM → 9:16 PM

5:55 PM → 10:17 PM

6:44 PM → 6:21 AMArrives next day

9:11 PM → 7:21 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM

5:48 AM → 11:22 AM

6:46 AM → 12:22 PM

7:53 AM → 1:22 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM

5:48 AM → 11:22 AM

6:46 AM → 12:22 PM

7:53 AM → 1:22 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM

5:48 AM → 11:22 AM

6:46 AM → 12:22 PM

7:53 AM → 1:22 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Burnley

Alternative transport options

6:44 PM → 6:21 AM
Arrives next day

9:11 PM → 7:21 AM
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