How to travel from Cardiff to Leeds

There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Leeds including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Leeds is a bus with an average price of lei116.

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Leeds:

A bus is lei188 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Leeds costing on average lei304.

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 23m.

The distance from Cardiff to Leeds is approximately 173 miles (280 km).

The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Leeds is:

• Around 16 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.

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

• 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.

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:

• Travel with National Express, Megabus, 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.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
• 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.

Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leeds to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.