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What is the best way to travel from Burnley to Cardiff?

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Bus is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 5m
£19
£27
15
Flight
13h 45m
£96
£161
9

What is the cheapest way to reach Cardiff from Burnley?

You can reach Cardiff with just £19 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £20
Thursday
from £25
Friday
from £24
Saturday
from £23
Sunday
from £26
Monday
from £23
Tuesday
from £19

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    07:45
    Burnley
    Central Coach Station
    18:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    11h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Burnley
    Central Coach Station
    18:45
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    13h 45m
    0
    22:15
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £96
  • Ryanair
    18h 35m
    0
    17:25
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £110
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £115
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    14h 50m
    0
    21:10
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £115
  • KLM Cityhopper
    15h 50m
    0
    17:25
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    09:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £371

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • megabus
    5h 5m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:20
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • megabus
    5h 5m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:20
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    19:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    10:20
    Burnley
    Central Coach Station
    19:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

What are the fastest trips from Burnley to Cardiff?

You can get to Cardiff from Burnley in just 5h 5m with a Bus from megabus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 5h 40m
Thursday
from 7h 30m
Friday
from 5h 5m
Saturday
from 5h 5m
Sunday
from 5h 5m
Monday
from 6h 5m
Tuesday
from 5h 40m

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    11h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Burnley
    Central Coach Station
    18:45
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    07:45
    Burnley
    Central Coach Station
    18:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    13h 45m
    0
    22:15
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £96
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    14h 50m
    0
    21:10
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £115
  • KLM Cityhopper
    15h 50m
    0
    17:25
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    09:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £371
  • Ryanair
    18h 35m
    0
    17:25
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £110
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    Leeds Bradford Airport
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £115

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • megabus
    5h 5m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:20
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • megabus
    5h 5m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:20
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    19:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    10:20
    Burnley
    Central Coach Station
    19:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
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 Central Coach Station, Barracks Station or Bus Stop, while in Cardiff you will be arriving at Central Station, Bus Interchange or National Museum, 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 5 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 £19 with a Bus from National Express.

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 Bus from megabus: you will get to Cardiff in just 5h 5m.

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 megabus, 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 megabus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus and megabus

Airlines: Ryanair, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and KLM Cityhopper

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 5 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 £19 by taking a Bus from National Express.

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 5h 5m with a Bus from megabus.

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!

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