Leeds to Cardiff Buses

Leeds to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leeds and Cardiff takes 7h 1m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 1m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Bristol

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Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
Take the bus from Bus Station to University REbus 216 / ...

6h 7m

£30–47

Leeds to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Leeds and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 3:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 25m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:05 PM
6h • 1 change
1:20 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 25m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:05 PM
6h • 1 change
1:20 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 25m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:05 PM
6h • 1 change
1:20 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 25m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:05 PM
6h • 1 change
1:20 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:30 AM → 4:25 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:25 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:45 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 5:45 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:45 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 5:45 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds to Cardiff? 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.

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Bus via Bristol

Leeds to Cardiff bus times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:55 PM

12:05 PM → 6:05 PM

1:20 PM → 7:50 PM

3:30 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:55 PM

12:05 PM → 6:05 PM

1:20 PM → 7:50 PM

3:30 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:55 PM

12:05 PM → 6:05 PM

1:20 PM → 7:50 PM

3:30 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:55 PM

12:05 PM → 6:05 PM

1:20 PM → 7:50 PM

3:30 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:30 AM → 4:25 PM

12:05 PM → 6:25 PM

1:20 PM → 7:50 PM

3:30 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:45 PM

10:30 AM → 5:45 PM

12:05 PM → 7:40 PM

3:30 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:45 PM

10:30 AM → 5:45 PM

12:05 PM → 7:40 PM

3:30 PM → 9:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station

Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Road

Bus from Bus Station to University RE

Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station

Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens

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