What is the cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Burnley to Cardiff?

The distance between Burnley and Cardiff is 213 miles. The road distance is 198.4 miles.

How do I travel from Burnley to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Burnley to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Burnley to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Burnley to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Cardiff bus from?

Burnley to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Cardiff train from?

Burnley to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Burnley to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Burnley to Cardiff bus arrive?

Burnley to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Hanover Street station.

Where does the Burnley to Cardiff train arrive?

Burnley to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Cardiff is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Burnley to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Burnley to Cardiff?

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Burnley to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Burnley to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 10m
£56–158
Drive 197.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Cardiffcar 197.3 mi
4h 12m
£49–70
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Hanover Streetbus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 39m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 24m
£70–167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Hanover Streetbus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Hanover Streetbus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 55m
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 46m
£57–191

Burnley to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 211.8 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Sophia Gardens via Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 55m.

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