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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m 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 Leeds to Cardiff:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cardiff costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Cardiff
How to get from Leeds to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:20 PM7h05Leeds, Coach Station8:25 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:20 PM7h05Leeds, Coach Station8:25 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W29873 · G0110911:15 AM4h10Leeds station (LDS)3:25 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$671One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G158833:18 AM6h34Leeds station (LDS)9:52 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$461One-way1 transfer- G38878+G1607110:15 AM5h30Leeds station (LDS)3:45 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$551One-way1 transfer
- G38868+C248265:15 AM5h34Leeds station (LDS)10:49 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM7h10Leeds, Coach Station2:20 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM8h00Leeds, Coach Station4:30 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM8h45Leeds, Coach Station1:45 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Cardiff:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cardiff costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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