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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Leeds:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Leeds costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM6h35Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)1:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM6h35Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)1:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G66987+
W351605:53 AM4h10Cardiff Central (CDF)10:03 AMLeeds station (LDS)$2671One-way1 transfer
Other options
Y62730+
G892045:48 AM5h28Cardiff Central (CDF)11:16 AMLeeds station (LDS)$451One-way1 transfer- Y62730+
C244955:48 AM5h45Cardiff Central (CDF)11:33 AMLeeds station (LDS)$451One-way1 transfer - G38943+P000514:33 AM5h58Cardiff Central (CDF)10:31 AMLeeds station (LDS)$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM7h00Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)11:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM8h05Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)4:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:15 PM7h05Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)7:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Leeds:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Leeds costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Leeds by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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