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 £50 - £90 and takes 14h 37m.

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 which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £180.

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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at Bus Station via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Leven?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Leven. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Leven via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

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 5m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leven train from?

Cardiff to Leven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central 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 5m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 14h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leven bus arrive?

Cardiff to Leven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Where does the Cardiff to Leven train arrive?

Cardiff to Leven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Leven?

There are 1377+ hotels available in Leven.

Cardiff to Leven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
8h 5m
£149–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
14h 37m
£52–89
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
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 Leventrain
5h 11m
£79–175
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
8h 52m
£243–344
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain
9h 3m
£155–279
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leventrain
5h 54m
£107–212
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 Leventrain
6h 25m
£79–233
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 Leventrain
7h 9m
£103–253

Cardiff to Leven by train

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Distance: 411.9 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leven via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Bus Station via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 14h 37m.

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