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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Rhondda is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Rhondda is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Preston, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Burnley to Rhondda?

The distance between Burnley and Rhondda is 232 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Burnley to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Rhondda bus from?

Burnley to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Rhondda train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Burnley to Rhondda is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £19 - £75 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Burnley to Rhondda bus arrive?

Burnley to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Burnley to Rhondda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Rhondda is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Burnley to Rhondda.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

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Burnley to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Rhondda by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 24m
£63–209
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
8h 52m
£20–70
Drive 193.8 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Rhondda193.8 mi
4h 11m
£49–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotel124
7h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Kingsway GDM19
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
9h 51m
£26–36

Burnley to Rhondda by train

125Weekly Trains

6h 24mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.1 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Ystrad Rhondda via Preston, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Ferndale Hotel via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 8h 52m.

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