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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Cardiff takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

3h 33m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 40m
£76–109

Leicester to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 146.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 40m.

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