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

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There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Cardiff University by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Cheltenham

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 17m
    £109–168
  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 45m
    £24–53
  3. Drive 218.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Cardiff Universitycar car 218.4 mi
    3h 55m
    £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 36m
    £63–200
  5. Train

    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 4m
    £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 / ...
    7h 10m
    £41–99
  7. 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 6m
    £80–190

Leeds to Cardiff University by train and foot

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leeds, England and Cardiff University, Wales?

You can take a train from Leeds to Cardiff University via Cheltenham Spa and Cardiff Central in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff University via Bristol Bus Station and Cardiff North Road in around 6h 45m.

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