There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Wales by train, bus, or car
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 Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
3h 51m£120–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
7h 5m£27–45Bus via Manchester
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 25m£38–104Drive 218.3 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Cardiffcar 218.3 mi
3h 55m£54–77Train via Cheltenham
- Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 8m£113–172Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 4m£81–147
Leeds to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Wales is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Wales is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £120 - £170.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Leeds and Wales is 221 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £120 - £170.
The train from Leeds to Cardiff Central takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.
Leeds to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Wales is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £120 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £120–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Leeds to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Wales is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Leeds to Wales.
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