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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leek is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leek is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Leek?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leek station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leek?

The distance between Cardiff and Leek is 164 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leek without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cardiff to Leek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leek bus from?

Cardiff to Leek bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Leek?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leek is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leek bus arrive?

Cardiff to Leek bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Leek?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Leek is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Cardiff to Leek.

Where can I stay near Leek?

There are 1460+ hotels available in Leek.

Cardiff to Leek - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 103 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Leek by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-TrentBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 9m
£40–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk076 / ...
5h 23m
£27–44
Drive 153.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Leek153.4 mi
2h 50m
£39–56
Train, line 103 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Station103
4h 31m

Cardiff to Leek by train and bus

106Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent station, and Bus Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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