How to travel from Cardiff to Leeds

There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Leeds: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Leeds from Cardiff is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Leeds:

A bus is $87 (€78) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Leeds costing on average $97 (€87).

The fastest way from Cardiff to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 17 min.

There are alternative travel options to Leeds that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Leeds by bus can take on average 6 h 35 min.

The distance from Cardiff to Leeds is approximately 174 miles (280 km).

The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Leeds is:

• Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Cardiff to Leeds as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to Leeds:

• Most travelers board their bus from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop.
• Most travelers catch their train from Cardiff Central and arrive in Leeds Railway Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can take you to Leeds by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Cardiff to Leeds for $9 (€8).
• Arriva Trains Wales can get you to Leeds by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Arriva Trains Wales from Cardiff to Leeds for $97 (€87) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Leeds with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct bus with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leeds as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cardiff and Leeds.

When planning your trip from Cardiff to Leeds, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $9 (€8) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost $97 (€87) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cardiff to Leeds online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.