What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Wales is to bus which costs £13 - £45 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Wales?

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.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Wales?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Leeds to Wales?

The distance between Leeds and Wales is 221 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Wales?

The train from Leeds to Cardiff Central takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Wales bus from?

Leeds to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Wales train from?

Leeds to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Wales?

The best way to get from Leeds to Wales is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £55 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Leeds to Wales bus arrive?

Leeds to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Wales train arrive?

Leeds to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Wales is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Leeds to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Wales?

Book your Leeds to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Wales?

Book your Leeds to Wales bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Wales.

Leeds to Wales - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 7 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
1. Take the train from Leeds to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
3h 51m
£70–380
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
7h 5m
£13–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus Uk940 / ...
5h 59m
£14–51
Drive 217.4 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Cardiffcar 217.4 mi
3h 50m
£53–77
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 11m
£59–194
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 59m
£57–141
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
6h 50m
£26–79

Leeds to Wales by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Cardiff Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost £70–380 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Kingsway GD via Bus Station in around 5h 59m.

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