Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Leedsby train, bus, car or plane

Find Transport to Leeds

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to LeedstrainCardiff Central - Edinburgh
    4h 17m
    £55–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationbusUk070 / ...
    6h 17m
    £16–46

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus131 / ...
    6h 13m
    £23–75

  4. Drive 218.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Leedscar218.3 mi
    3h 50m
    £55–80

  5. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeBRS - LBA
    6h 7m
    £76–153

  6. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaytrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to LeedstrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 41m
    £91–367

  7. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to LeedstrainManchester Airport - Leeds / ...
    4h 53m
    £59–116

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Leeds City Bus StationbusUk078
    7h 5m
    £18–50

  9. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
    5h 38m
    £62–227

Cardiff to Leeds by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Leeds 5 times a week. Tickets cost £55–190 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 13m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Cardiff

Trips to Leeds

Popular routes