There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Burnley by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics InstituteX43
6h 14mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
9h 19m£14–37Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUk076 / ...
8h 19m£38–109Drive 194.6 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Burnley194.6 mi
4h£48–70Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 17m£55–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Burnley is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E4 and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Tonteg Garage, Kingsway GD, Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Burnley is 208 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Burnley without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Pontypridd to Burnley, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.
Pontypridd to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Burnley is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Burnley Manchester Road via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E4 to Mechanics Institute via Tonteg Garage, Greyfriars Road GH, Kingsway GD, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 19m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
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/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Pontypridd to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Burnley is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Pontypridd to Burnley.
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