Cardiff to Burnley Central Station Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Burnley Central Station takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Burnley Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 56m
Duration: 213 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 22m

£74–140

Cardiff to Burnley Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Burnley Central Station. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Burnley Central Station at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:23 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:10 PM → 6:21 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 2 changes
10:22 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
8h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:22 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:39 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 4:16 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 5:16 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 6:16 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:22 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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