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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cardiff Central | Leicester | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Cardiff Central | Leicester | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Leicester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Cardiff to Leicester: Trip Overview
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Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $72
Cardiff to Leicester Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Leicester was searched and found on Nov 2, 2025 with a price of $60To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Leicester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $60 to $143 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-02.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cardiff to Leicester 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.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Leicester, 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 Cardiff and Leicester, 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?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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