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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Leeds | Cardiff Central | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Leeds | Cardiff Central | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Leeds | Cardiff Central | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £64
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Cardiff by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Cardiff?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Cardiff start from £64. The average price for this train route is around £185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Cardiff?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Cardiff is 4h 14m, covering a distance of 174 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 51m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Cardiff route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Cardiff?
The earliest train from Leeds to Cardiff departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 18:15.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leeds to Cardiff was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £38To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Cardiff as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £38 to £423 for a train ticket from Leeds to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £38, which is on 2025-12-15.
