Leeds Station to Cardiff Trains

Leeds Station to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeds Station and Cardiff takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds Station 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.

4h 17m
Duration: 231 mi
Distance: £149
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 3m

£122–180

Leeds Station to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Leeds Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds Station is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, July 28, 2026

3:15 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 9:02 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 10:48 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:15 PM → 11:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 29, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 30, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 31, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 1, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 21m • 1 change

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