The distance between Cardiff and Leeds is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cardiff to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Leeds City Centre Kirkgate High Court.
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There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Cardiff and Leeds is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Cardiff and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Leeds is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Leeds. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Cardiff and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and Leeds. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cardiff and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 6h 50m.
Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cardiff and Leeds. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Leeds. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 35m | £100($120) | hourly | 724km (450 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £115($140) | hourly | 372km (231 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 4h 45m | £115($135) | hourly | 343km (213 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | £29($34) | once daily | 397km (246 miles) |
Bus to Leeds Bus Station | 6h 50m | £23($27) | every 4 hours | 363km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £41($49) | on demand | 364km (226 miles) |
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