What is the best way to travel from Burnley to Cardiff?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cardiff from Burnley?
You can reach Cardiff with just £15 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express6h 10m011:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 25m013:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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National Express6h 10m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)23h 40m020:00Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport19:40Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 20:00:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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Ryanair9h 5m012:55Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport22:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 12:55:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £148 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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Aer Lingus15h 45m019:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport11:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 19:45:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £160 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)5h 15m016:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport22:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 16:45:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Aer Lingus19h 10m016:20Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport11:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 16:20:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £277 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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National Express5h 35m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station17:35CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express5h 10m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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National Express5h 10m015:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus8h 25m008:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station17:10CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 08:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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National Express5h 35m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station17:35CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express5h 10m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express6h 0m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express5h 25m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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National Express5h 40m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express10h 15m007:45BurnleyCentral Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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Ryanair15h 10m007:55Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport23:05Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 07:55:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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Ryanair24h 10m007:55Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport08:05Bristol AirportBristol Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 07:55:00 to Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
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EasyJet Airline24h 35m008:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport09:20Bristol AirportBristol Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 08:45:00 to Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)12h 5m020:00Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport08:05Bristol AirportBristol Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 20:00:00 to Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)6h 25m016:40Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport23:05Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 16:40:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Jet2.com9h 30m006:30Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport16:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 06:30:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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National Express12h 10m010:20BurnleyCentral Coach Station22:30CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:20:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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National Express6h 0m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express10h 15m007:45BurnleyCentral Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 0m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 50m013:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 13:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express8h 25m016:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station00:50CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 16:25:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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National Express6h 0m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express10h 15m007:45BurnleyCentral Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Burnley to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff from Burnley in just 3h 55m with a Flight from KLM Cityhopper. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)5h 15m016:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport22:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 16:45:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Ryanair9h 5m012:55Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport22:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 12:55:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £148 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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Aer Lingus15h 45m019:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport11:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 19:45:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £160 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
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Aer Lingus19h 10m016:20Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport11:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 16:20:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £277 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)23h 40m020:00Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport19:40Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 20:00:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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National Express6h 10m011:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 10m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 25m013:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express5h 10m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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National Express5h 10m015:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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National Express5h 35m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station17:35CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express5h 10m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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National Express5h 35m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station17:35CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus8h 25m008:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station17:10CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 08:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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KLM Cityhopper3h 55m012:50Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport16:45Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:50:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £249 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)6h 25m016:40Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport23:05Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 16:40:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Jet2.com9h 30m006:30Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport16:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 06:30:00 to Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Aer Lingus9h 30m008:30Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport18:00Bristol AirportBristol Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 08:30:00 to Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)12h 5m020:00Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport08:05Bristol AirportBristol Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 20:00:00 to Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
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KLM Cityhopper15h 5m017:20Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport08:25Bristol AirportBristol Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 17:20:00 to Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £252 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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National Express5h 25m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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National Express5h 40m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express6h 0m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express10h 15m007:45BurnleyCentral Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express6h 0m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express10h 15m007:45BurnleyCentral Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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National Express12h 10m010:20BurnleyCentral Coach Station22:30CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:20:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 0m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express6h 50m013:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 13:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express8h 25m016:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station00:50CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 16:25:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 0m012:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express10h 15m007:45BurnleyCentral Coach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Burnley (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Burnley to Cardiff
What are the most popular stations in Burnley and Cardiff?
In Burnley, you will usually depart from Barracks Station, Bus Stop or Central Station, while in Cardiff you will be arriving at Central Station, Dingle Road Train Station or Penarth Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cardiff from Burnley? With 6 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Burnley and Cardiff, you can pay as low as £15 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from KLM Cityhopper: you will get to Cardiff in just 3h 55m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Burnley and Cardiff are National Express, FlixBus and Eastern Air Lines (2011), but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Burnley and Cardiff is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Brierfield or to Newlyn, and look at flights from Leeds Bradford Airport, and landing at Cardiff Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Burnley to Cardiff?
The most popular companies between Burnley and Cardiff, are National Express, FlixBus and Eastern Air Lines (2011). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Airlines: Eastern Air Lines (2011), Aer Lingus, Ryanair and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Burnley to Cardiff
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Burnley to Cardiff. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Burnley to Cardiff
How can I reach Cardiff from Burnley?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Cardiff from Burnley.
How far is Cardiff from Burnley?
The distance between Burnley and Cardiff is 264.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Burnley and Cardiff?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 45 kgs, and a flight 65 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Burnley to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff with just £15 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Cardiff?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cardiff in just 3h 55m with a Flight from KLM Cityhopper.
More routes to Burnley and to Cardiff
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Burnley and to Cardiff. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Burnley
- Glasgow to Burnley
- Milton Keynes to Burnley
- Trips to Cardiff
- Aberdeen to Cardiff
- Bangor to Cardiff
- Bath to Cardiff
- Birmingham to Cardiff
- Bristol Airport to Cardiff
- Bristol to Cardiff
- Doncaster to Cardiff
- Edinburgh to Cardiff
- Exeter to Cardiff
- Glasgow to Cardiff
- Liverpool to Cardiff
- London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff
- London to Cardiff
- Manchester to Cardiff
- Middlesbrough to Cardiff
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff
- Norwich to Cardiff
- Paris to Cardiff
- Plymouth to Cardiff
- Reading to Cardiff
- Sheffield to Cardiff
- Swansea to Cardiff

