There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 23m£76–134Drive 202.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leeds to Cardigancar 202.4 mi
4h 20m£49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
10h 26m£50–118Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
9h 35m£174–275Train, bus via Bangor
- Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 54m
Leeds to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Leeds and Cardigan is 235 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Leeds to Cardigan, including transfers.
Leeds to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cardigan is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £280 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leeds to Ship Inn via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 35m.
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leeds to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Cardigan is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Leeds to Cardigan.
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