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There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Wales by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 5m
    £65–109
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus
    8h 17m
    £28–45
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 33m
    £63–97
  4. Drive  197.3 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Cardiffcar car 197.3 mi
    4h 13m
    £50–72
  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 8m
    £61–116

Burnley to Wales by bus, foot, and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Cardiff Central via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff - North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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