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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $22
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $25
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $54
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $41
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester St Margarets bus station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $54
Bus Leicester to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Bus Leicester to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35
Average bus trip duration8h 5m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure3:15 AM
Distance118 miles (190 km)
Latest bus departure8:15 PM

Leicester to Cardiff Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures11
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:15AM - 8:15PM
Minimum Price$11
Average Ticket Price$35
Minimum Trip Duration4h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h5m
Distance118 miles (190 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteInfobus, FlixBus, Megabus UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Leicester - Cardiff

You can take a bus or a train to go from Leicester to Cardiff. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most practical and sustainable way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Leicester to Cardiff takes around 8h 5m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 4h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 119 miles (191 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Leicester and Cardiff is 119 miles (191 km).

About 11 buses travel this route daily, provided by Infobus, FlixBus and Megabus UK. The number of buses running from Leicester to Cardiff may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Leicester to Cardiff a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 3:15 AM and 8:15 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Leicester to Cardiff leave from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. $12 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Cardiff from Leicester.

You can expect to pay around $35 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $12 and $78, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Principality Stadium, Techniquest, National Museum Cardiff, Castell Coch (Red Castle) and Wales Millennium Centre.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Leicester to Cardiff?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time8h 5mAvg Price$35Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time3h 7mAvg Price$113Daily Departures6

The best way to travel between Leicester and Cardiff is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $35 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $12. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Cardiff, choose the bus, as it will take you from Leicester to Cardiff in about 3h 7m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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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