There are 9 ways to get from Leven to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 30m£139–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
14h 33m£55–93Drive 402.6 mi
- Drive from Leven to Cardiffcar 402.6 mi
7h 40m£100–145Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 6m£67–172Train
- Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
9h 19m£215–324Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 31m£135–229Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
- Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 23m£65–190Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 29m£98–207Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
- Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 6m£85–225
Leven to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leven to Cardiff is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Leven to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Leven station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Park & Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Leven to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leven and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Leven and Cardiff is 416 miles. The road distance is 405 miles.
The best way to get from Leven to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 30m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Leven to Cardiff, including transfers.
Leven to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Leven to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leven station.
The best way to get from Leven to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 30m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 33m.
What companies run services between Leven, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Leven to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff North Road via Park & Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in around 14h 33m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leven to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Leven to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leven to Cardiff is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Leven to Cardiff.
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