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How to get fromCardiff to Burnleyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Burnley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 9m
    £52–158

  2. Train, bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus StationbusX43
    7h 1m
    £42–125

  3. Drive 196.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Burnleycar196.6 mi
    4h 11m
    £49–71

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    7h 46m
    £92–224

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus StationbusX43
    5h 29m
    £54–97

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics InstitutebusX43
    7h 6m

Cardiff to Burnley by train

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Mechanics Institute via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 6m.

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