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How to get fromLeeds to Cardiff Castleby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Cardiff Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 14m
    £120–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    6h 31m
    £23–53

  3. Drive 218 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Cardiff Castlecar car 218 mi
    3h 54m
    £54–78

  4. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 41m
    £63–200

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 9m
    £80–145

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    6h 54m
    £41–99

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    7h 10m
    £23–40

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 11m
    £80–190

Leeds to Cardiff Castle by train and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leeds, England and Cardiff Castle, Wales?

You can take a train from Leeds to Cardiff Castle via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff Castle via Bristol Bus Station and Cardiff North Road in around 6h 31m.

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