What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Cardiff is to bus which costs £21 - £60 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Leicester to Cardiff?

The distance between Leicester and Cardiff is 148 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £25 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Leicester to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Cardiff bus from?

Leicester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Cardiff train from?

Leicester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Leicester to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £25 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Leicester to Cardiff bus arrive?

Leicester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Cardiff train arrive?

Leicester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Cardiff is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Leicester to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Cardiff?

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Leicester to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 30m
£25–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
5h 25m
£22–56
Drive 138.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Cardiffcar 138.4 mi
2h 43m
£34–49
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 36m
£47–128

Leicester to Cardiff by train

106Weekly Trains

3h 30mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Cardiff.

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 25m.

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