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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Leeds:
A bus is $67 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Leeds costing on average $106 (€89).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€89) compared to roughly $79 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26 (-€22). The journey takes 4h 16m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Leeds
How to get from Cardiff to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX202 · NX100 · NX1314:45 AM7h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$261One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX202 · NX100 · NX1314:45 AM7h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$261One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G66783 · G010781:45 PM4h17Cardiff Central (CDF)6:02 PMLeeds station (LDS)$2511One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G160072:55 PM5h15Cardiff Central (CDF)8:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)$951One-way1 transfer- G38980+C246381:51 PM5h19Cardiff Central (CDF)7:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)$951One-way1 transfer
- G38976+C2463212:40 PM5h30Cardiff Central (CDF)6:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)$951One-way1 transfer
- NX202 · NX100 · NX1316:40 AM8h25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens3:05 PMLeeds, Coach Station$261One-way2 transfers
- NX111 · NX1314:40 PM6h40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens11:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
- NX202 · NX100 · NX1314:45 AM7h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$281One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Leeds:
A bus is $67 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Leeds costing on average $106 (€89).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Leeds by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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