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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leeds to Cardiff

Composite routes from Leeds to Cardiff

Cheapest
3 h 53 min
Car
366 km.
from $20
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane
Other
7 h 5 min
Bus
280 km.
from €33.70
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$177.21
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,518.93
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,518.93

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$329.10
Plane from Newcastle to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$227.84

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Kingsway
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$56.96
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leeds to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$379.73
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$63.29
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$82.28

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cardiff is to bus which costs $33.70 - $46.74 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus Station station and arriving at Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Cardiff Central via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Leeds to Cardiff?

The distance between Leeds and Cardiff is 372 km. The road distance is 365.6 km.

How do I travel from Leeds to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Leeds to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Cardiff bus from?

Leeds to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Cardiff train from?

Leeds to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Leeds to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 6h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $34.78 - $228.26 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Leeds to Cardiff bus arrive?

Leeds to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Leeds to Cardiff train arrive?

Leeds to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Cardiff is 366 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Leeds to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Cardiff?

Book your Leeds to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Cardiff?

Book your Leeds to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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