There are 5 ways to get from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leighton Buzzard to Harrow & WealdstoneBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 30m£53–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk990
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
5h 28m£22–52Drive 132.2 mi
- Drive from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff132.2 mi
2h 55m£33–48Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Leighton Buzzard to Birmingham New StreetLondon Euston - Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 34m£43–164Bus via Swindon
- Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Regent CircusUk990
- Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GDUk042
6h 22m£27–71
Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leighton Buzzard and arriving at Cardiff Central via Harrow & Wealdstone station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Leighton Buzzard and Cardiff is 184 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.
The best way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff, including transfers.
Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station.
Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Leighton Buzzard station.
The best way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Leighton Buzzard, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff Central via Harrow & Wealdstone, Harrow & Wealdstone station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Sophia Gardens via Hampton by Hilton, Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 28m.
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leighton Buzzard to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leighton Buzzard to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Regent Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Harrow & Wealdstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Leighton Buzzard to Cardiff.
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