There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Burnley 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, bus
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 52mDrive 196.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Burnleycar 196.6 mi
4h 12m£47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 59mTrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 6m£66–143Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
7h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Burnley is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
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 6m.
The distance between Cardiff and Burnley is 195 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Burnley without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cardiff to Burnley, including transfers.
Cardiff to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Burnley is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Burnley, England?
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mechanics Institute via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Burnley Manchester Road via Crewe and Preston in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.
Cardiff to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Burnley is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Burnley.
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