The average bus between Cardiff and Leek takes 9h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Leek. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Leek. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Leek at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 43m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Leek? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leek. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Leek station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Cardiff to Leek bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Leek bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
The distance between Cardiff and Leek is 197 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Road, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and bus station in around 5h 55m.