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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Cardiff

Average PriceUS$23 - US$67Average Duration8h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$75 - US$433Average Duration3h 7m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$27 - US$27Average Duration2h 10m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Leicester to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 10mAverage Duration
US$27Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Leicester to Cardiff: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$108
Average train trip duration3h 7m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure7:08am
Distance190 km
Latest train departure7:18pm

Leicester to Cardiff Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Leicester - Cardiff

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Cardiff cost?

    The average train ticket price from Leicester to Cardiff is US$108. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Leicester to Cardiff is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Leicester to Cardiff?

    A train trip between Leicester and Cardiff is around 3h 7m, although the fastest train will take about 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 191 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Leicester and Cardiff?

    The number of trains from Leicester to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Leicester to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Leicester to Cardiff is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cardiff you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Leicester and Cardiff, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Cardiff to Leicester

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