What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leeds?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leeds is to bus via Bristol which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leeds?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leeds is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff - North Road and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Leeds. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leeds?

The distance between Cardiff and Leeds is 223 miles. The road distance is 218.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Leeds without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £95 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Leeds?

The train from Cardiff Central to Leeds takes 4h 17m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leeds bus from?

Cardiff to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leeds train from?

Cardiff to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Leeds?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leeds is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leeds bus arrive?

Cardiff to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Leeds train arrive?

Cardiff to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Leeds is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Leeds.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Leeds?

Book your Cardiff to Leeds train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Leeds?

Book your Cardiff to Leeds bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

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Cardiff to Leeds - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Leedstrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
4h 17m
£95–150
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
6h 46m
£29–42
Drive 217.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Leedscar 217.7 mi
3h 53m
£55–80
Train to Bristol Airport, 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)plane BRS - LBA
6h 20m
£65–151
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain Reading - Leeds / ...
4h 27m
£92–144
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
4h 54m
£69–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
7h 5m
£29–45
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
7h 25m
£41–64
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
7h 19m
£66–187
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 51m
£77–191

Cardiff to Leeds by train

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Distance: 222 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Leeds once daily. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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