There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Cardiff University 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
best- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 12m£48–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
7h 24m£14–35Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
6h 57m£21–74Drive 218.4 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Cardiff Universitycar 218.4 mi
3h 55m£52–75Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 18m£58–146Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 12m£58–142Train to Newcastle, fly, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 52m£44–162
Leeds to Cardiff University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at Cardiff North Road. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Cardiff Central via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Leeds and Cardiff University is 233 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Leeds to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Leeds to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cardiff University is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £21 - £75 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Cardiff University via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff University via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–90
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–180
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Leeds to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Cardiff University is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Leeds to Cardiff University.
Book your Leeds to Cardiff University train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Leeds to Cardiff University bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1581+ hotels available in Cardiff University.