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 £13 - £40 and takes 6h 7m.

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 - £55.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

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 7m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Leek?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leek is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leek bus arrive?

Cardiff to Leek bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 1462+ 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 Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 7m
£36–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
6h 7m
£13–38
Drive 153.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Leekcar 153.4 mi
2h 50m
£38–54
Train, line 103 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus 103
4h 34m

Cardiff to Leek by train and bus

102Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.2 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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