The train between Cardiff and Leicester takes 3h 3m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Cardiff to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once a week between Cardiff and Leicester. The service departs Cardiff at 7:45 PM in the evening, which arrives into Leicester at 22:48:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Leicester station. Services depart once a week, and operate Once a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.
Cardiff to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Leicester is 190.3 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Leicester once a week. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 3h 3m.