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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leven is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leven is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Leven?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leven station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leven?

The distance between Cardiff and Leven is 414 miles. The road distance is 404.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leven without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 20m and costs £120 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cardiff to Leven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leven bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Leven?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leven is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 20m and costs £120 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 14h 28m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leven bus arrive?

Cardiff to Leven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Leven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Leven is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Cardiff to Leven.

Where can I stay near Leven?

There are 207+ hotels available in Leven.

Cardiff to Leven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Leven 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.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 20m
£128–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
14h 28m
£39–121
Drive 402.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Levencar 402.5 mi
7h 39m
£99–142
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
5h 14m
£63–147
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
9h 6m
£59–350
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
6h 25m
£56–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 13m
£74–203
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
7h 7m
£61–290

Cardiff to Leven by train, foot, and bus

51Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.9 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Leven, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Crewe, Haymarket, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 28m.

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