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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Burnley is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Birmingham Coach Station and Chorlton Street Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Burnley?

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

How far is it from Cardiff to Burnley?

The distance between Cardiff and Burnley is 213 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £75 - £160.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Burnley bus from?

Cardiff to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Burnley train from?

Cardiff to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Burnley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Burnley is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Burnley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Burnley train arrive?

Cardiff to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Burnley?

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

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
5h 10m
£78–158
Drive 196.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Burnleycar 196.6 mi
4h 12m
£49–71
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 22m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 29m
£81–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
7h 37m

Cardiff to Burnley by train

124Weekly Trains

5h 10mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.8 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mechanics Institute via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Chorlton Street Coach Station in around 7h 37m.

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