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Which bus from Burnley to Cardiff is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Burnley to Cardiff. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£25
tomorrow
£24
Saturday
£23
Sunday
£25
Monday
£21
Tuesday
£25
Wednesday
£25

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 55m 09:10 Burnley Central Coach Station 21:05 Cardiff University  Economy £25
National Express 10h 55m 09:10 Burnley Central Coach Station 20:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 55m 07:20 Burnley Central Coach Station 19:15 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 11h 50m 10:45 Burnley Central Coach Station 22:35 Cardiff University  Economy £25
National Express 10h 40m 07:20 Burnley Central Coach Station 18:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 9h 25m 10:45 Burnley Central Coach Station 20:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Burnley to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Witchway
      8h 28m
      0
      08:02
      Burnley
      The Summit Bus Stop
      08:49
      Manchester
      Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station
      0
      Witchway
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 1m
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      08:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      16:30
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel Time is 0h 57m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 07:45 Burnley Central Coach Station 17:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 11h 15m 07:45 Burnley Central Coach Station 19:00 Cardiff University  Economy £27
National Express 11h 35m 11:00 Burnley Central Coach Station 22:35 Cardiff University  Economy £28
National Express 9h 10m 11:00 Burnley Central Coach Station 20:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Burnley to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Witchway
      7h 42m
      0
      16:43
      Burnley
      The Summit Bus Stop
      17:47
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      Witchway
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 23m
    • FlixBus
      6h 15m
      0
      18:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      00:25
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel Time is 1h 28m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 07:45 Burnley Central Coach Station 17:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 11h 35m 11:00 Burnley Central Coach Station 22:35 Cardiff University  Economy £26
National Express 11h 15m 07:45 Burnley Central Coach Station 19:00 Cardiff University  Economy £31
National Express 9h 10m 11:00 Burnley Central Coach Station 20:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Burnley to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Witchway
      7h 19m
      0
      05:46
      Burnley
      The Summit Bus Stop
      06:33
      Manchester
      Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station
      0
      Witchway
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 37m
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      07:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      13:05
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 1h 51m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 5m 09:10 Burnley Central Coach Station 19:15 Cardiff University  Economy £21
National Express 10h 15m 09:10 Burnley Central Coach Station 19:25 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Burnley to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Witchway
      10h 25m
      0
      16:50
      Burnley
      The Summit Bus Stop
      17:51
      Manchester
      Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station
      0
      Witchway
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 9m
    • National Express
      9h 15m
      0
      18:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      03:15
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 55m 09:10 Burnley Central Coach Station 20:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 11h 55m 09:10 Burnley Central Coach Station 21:05 Cardiff University  Economy £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Burnley to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Witchway
      10h 25m
      0
      16:50
      Burnley
      The Summit Bus Stop
      17:51
      Manchester
      Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station
      0
      Witchway
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 9m
    • National Express
      9h 15m
      0
      18:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      03:15
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 55m 09:10 Burnley Central Coach Station 20:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 15h 35m 09:10 Burnley Central Coach Station 00:45 Cardiff University  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Burnley to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Witchway
      10h 25m
      0
      16:50
      Burnley
      The Summit Bus Stop
      17:51
      Manchester
      Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Coach Station
      0
      Witchway
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 9m
    • National Express
      9h 15m
      0
      18:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      03:15
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Burnley to Cardiff is £21 on 22/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


All facts for Burnley to Cardiff bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 2 times by bus from Burnley to Cardiff in one click. Book your Burnley to Cardiff bus ticket starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus £21
Fastest Bus 9h 10m
Earliest Coach 09:10
Latest Coach 09:10
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 264.3 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Burnley to Cardiff?

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Burnley for Cardiff. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£27
Friday 19/06
£27
Saturday 20/06
£27
Sunday 21/06
£25
Monday 22/06
£21
Tuesday 23/06
£25
Wednesday 24/06
£28
Thursday 25/06
£26
Friday 26/06
£27
Saturday 27/06
£23
Sunday 28/06
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£27
Saturday 11/07
£23
Sunday 12/07

How to save money travelling from Burnley to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Burnley to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Burnley to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Burnley to Cardiff are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Burnley to Cardiff?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Burnley to Cardiff timetable.

National Express from Burnley to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Burnley to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £21
Fastest Coach 9h 10m
Earliest Coach 09:10
Last Coach 09:10
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 25/05/2026
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Burnley and Cardiff

Here is a map with all coach stations in Burnley and Cardiff. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Burnley to Cardiff

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Burnley to Cardiff. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Burnley to Cardiff bus

How much does a Burnley Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Burnley Cardiff bus trip is available from £21 and takes 10h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Burnley to Cardiff?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £47. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Cardiff.

How many connections are available for the Burnley Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Burnley to Cardiff is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Burnley take?

The quickest coach from Burnley to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 9h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £46. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Burnley to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Burnley at 09:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Burnley to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Burnley at 09:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Burnley Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Burnley to Cardiff can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Burnley and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Burnley?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Burnley Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Burnley Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Burnley to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Burnley to Cardiff?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Burnley and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Burnley to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Burnley and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Burnley to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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