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How to get from Leeds to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leeds to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Cardiff.
There are 2 travel options between Leeds and Cardiff. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Cardiff from Leeds is by taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Leeds to Cardiff:
A bus is $30 (€27) less than a train with an average ticket price of $48 (€44) from Leeds to Cardiff.
The fastest way from Leeds to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 13 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cardiff that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 10 min on average.
The distance from Leeds to Cardiff is approximately 174 miles (280 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Cardiff is:
- 15 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cardiff from Leeds as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Cardiff:
- Buses from Leeds to Cardiff most often leave from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street.
- Trains most often depart from Leeds at Leeds and arrive in Cardiff at Cardiff Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leeds to Cardiff:
- You can take a bus from Leeds to Cardiff with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Leeds to Cardiff.
- You can take a train from Leeds to Cardiff with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $48 (€44) with Transport for Wales from Leeds to Cardiff.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cardiff from Leeds.
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