Cardiff to Leeds

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Cardiff to Leeds Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	02:30	11:20	$54.44
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	03:15	13:05	$51.24
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	04:25	14:00	$65.12
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	04:45	13:15	$50.60
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	05:20	15:40	$41.42
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	05:50	15:40	$54.44
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	06:25	14:40	$51.35
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	06:50	15:40	$67.79
Bus	Megabus	Standard AC	07:30	15:00	$49.19
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	08:08	16:50	$59.25
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	08:25	14:30	$57.44
Train	Transport for Wales	Standard	08:42	13:48	$251.82
Flight	Aer Lingus	Economy	09:00	08:00	$620.79
Train	GWR	Standard	09:35	14:42	$671.39
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	09:53	18:20	$51.35
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	10:38	19:35	$46.97
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	11:10	17:55	$63.41
Flight	Vueling	Economy	11:35	14:05	$452.54
Flight	Aer Lingus	Economy	12:00	08:00	$192.62
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	12:23	22:05	$69.28

How to get from Cardiff to Leeds

Travelling between Cardiff and Leeds is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 45.26 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 23.98.

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

It can take you anywhere between 8 and 28 hours to travel between Cardiff and Leeds depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Cardiff and Leeds. Bus will bring you to your destination in 7h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 15m to reach Leeds.

How much does it cost to get from Cardiff to Leeds?

Travelling between Cardiff and Leeds can be as cheap as USD 23.98 if you opt for a Megabus bus and as expensive as USD 45.26 if you buy a Megabus Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cardiff and Leeds ?

20 from Cardiff to Leeds starting from 02:20 Cardiff Kingsway Stop GD until 23:25 Cardiff University Park Place

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cardiff to Leeds.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Cardiff to Leeds overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cardiff and Leeds

Megabus

What is the most popular transport to get from Cardiff to Leeds?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Cardiff to Leeds

Buses

$ 24.36
Flights

$ 143.47
Trains are not available
Ferries are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Cardiff to Leeds

Cheapest Transport	$25
Fastest Transport	7h 25m
Earliest Departure	2:20 AM
Latest Departure	11:25 PM
Departures per day	20
Distance	371 kilometers
Transport Companies	Aer Lingus, Megabus