There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Burnley by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 51m£78–122Drive 201 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Burnleycar 201 mi
4h 19m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 4m£78–142
Swansea to Burnley by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Burnley is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Swansea and Burnley is 241 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Burnley without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Swansea to Burnley, including transfers.
Swansea to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Burnley is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Swansea to Burnley.
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What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Burnley Manchester Road via Crewe and Preston in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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