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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, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    5h 5m
    £61–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 56m
    £28–40

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    6h 17m
    £60–87

  4. Drive  196.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Burnleycar car 196.6 mi
    4h 12m
    £49–71

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 53m
    £77–194

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 6m
    £62–114

Cardiff to Burnley by train, foot, and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Mechanics Institute via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 56m.

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