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Today27 Apr
Tomorrow28 Apr
Mon29 Apr
from US$14
Tue30 Apr
from US$12
Wed1 May
Thu2 May
Fri3 May
from US$17
Sat4 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 April at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: 30 April at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$14
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: 29 April at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: 29 April at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$21
  • Departure time: 29 April at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: 29 April at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$50
  • Departure time: 29 April at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: 29 April at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$22
  • Departure time: 29 April at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester St Margarets bus station
    Arrival time: 29 April at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$50
Bus Leicester to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Bus Leicester to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$34
Average bus trip duration8h 5m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure03:15
Distance115 miles
Latest bus departure20:15

Leicester to Cardiff buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses11
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures03:15 - 20:15
Minimum PriceUS$11
Average Ticket PriceUS$34
Minimum Trip Duration4h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h5m
Distance115 miles
Bus companies on this routeInfobus, FlixBus, Megabus UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Leicester - Cardiff

The average bus ticket price from Leicester to Cardiff is US$34. The best way to find cheap bus 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!

The average travel time between Leicester and Cardiff is around 8h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 119 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Leicester to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Leicester to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Leicester to Cardiff, you can travel comfortably and safely with Infobus, FlixBus, Megabus UK.

Buses travelling between Leicester and Cardiff leave from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station or Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop and arrive at Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Sophia Gardens.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Leicester to Cardiff.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Leicester to Cardiff, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Leicester to Cardiff.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Leicester to Cardiff.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Leicester by bus?

Bus from Cardiff to Leicester

You can also go to Cardiff by train

Train from Leicester to Cardiff

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