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 - £60 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leven is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £90 - £220.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leven?

The distance between Cardiff and Leven is 420 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 36m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD 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 36m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leven bus arrive?

Cardiff to Leven bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Leven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Leven is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Leven.

Where can I stay near Leven?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Leven.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Markinch
8h 36m
£93–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
13h 10m
£37–56
Drive 402.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Leven402.5 mi
7h 36m
£100–145
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Markinch
5h 30m
£67–151
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to MarkinchEdinburgh - Perth / ...
9h 19m
£72–589
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58
14h 27m
£39–105
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Markinch
5h 29m
£91–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Markinch
6h 23m
£85–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Markinch
6h 46m
£65–179
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinch
7h 29m
£68–265

Cardiff to Leven by train and bus

38Weekly Services

8h 36mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.4 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Viewforth Nursery via Crewe, Haymarket, Markinch, and High Street in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 13h 10m.

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