The average bus between Cardiff and Burnley takes 8h 16m and the fastest bus takes 6h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Burnley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Burnley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Burnley station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Cardiff to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Cardiff to Burnley bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and The Burnley Bus Company.
The distance between Cardiff and Burnley is 264.6 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mechanics Institute via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 24m.