Leeds to Cardiff bus

Sat, 21 Sept
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Cheap coach tickets from Leeds to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 21 Sept

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Megabus
13:407h25
Leeds
21:05Cardiff
£221One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Megabus
13:407h20
Leeds
21:00Cardiff
£221One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
Megabus
09:407h25
Leeds
17:05Cardiff
£261One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
Megabus
09:407h20
Leeds
17:00Cardiff
£261One-way
0 changes
National Express
13:006h10
Leeds, Coach Station
19:10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
£331One-way
1 change

Bus timetableLeeds to Cardiff

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 21 September
National Express
02:309h35
Leeds, Coach Station
12:05Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
2 changes
FlixBus
04:4510h50
Leeds
15:35Cardiff
1 change
National Express
06:206h15
Leeds, Coach Station
12:35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 change
FlixBus
07:109h55
Leeds
17:05Cardiff
1 change
FlixBus
09:1010h20
Leeds
19:30Cardiff
1 change
Megabus
09:407h25
Leeds
17:05Cardiff
0 changes
Megabus
09:407h20
Leeds
17:00Cardiff
0 changes
National Express
10:006h05
Leeds, Coach Station
16:05Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 change
National Express
11:006h35
Leeds, Coach Station
17:35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 change
FlixBus
12:0010h45
Leeds
22:45Cardiff
1 change
National Express
13:006h10
Leeds, Coach Station
19:10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 change
Megabus
13:407h25
Leeds
21:05Cardiff
0 changes
Megabus
13:407h20
Leeds
21:00Cardiff
0 changes
National Express
14:006h10
Leeds, Coach Station
20:10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 change
FlixBus
14:2510h40
Leeds
01:05Cardiff
1 change
National Express
17:008h00
Leeds, Coach Station
01:00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
2 changes
Megabus
17:4010h20
Leeds
04:00Cardiff
1 change
Megabus
17:4010h25
Leeds
04:05Cardiff
1 change
National Express
18:008h55
Leeds, Coach Station
02:55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 change
National Express
19:008h45
Leeds, Coach Station
03:45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 change
FlixBus
23:5512h25
Leeds
12:20Cardiff
1 change
National Express
23:5911h51
Leeds, Coach Station
11:50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 change

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Bus times from Leeds to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 21 Sept

Fastest Journey

6 h 5 m

Average

8 h 47 m

Buses per day

22

Distance

280 km

Of the 22 buses that leave Leeds for Cardiff every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
National Express
10:006h05
Leeds, Coach Station
16:05Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
£591One-way
1 change
2nd Fastest
National Express
14:006h10
Leeds, Coach Station
20:10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
£331One-way
1 change
2nd Fastest
National Express
13:006h10
Leeds, Coach Station
19:10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
£331One-way
1 change
National Express
06:206h15
Leeds, Coach Station
12:35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
£461One-way
1 change
National Express
11:006h35
Leeds, Coach Station
17:35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
£451One-way
1 change

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Overview: Coach from Leeds to Cardiff

distanceDistance174 miles
durationAverage coach duration7 h 25 min
priceAverage coach ticket price£19 (€22)
frequencyCoach frequency2 a day
changesDirect coachYes, there is 1 direct coach a day
carriersCoach companiesMegabus, National Express or FlixBus

Coaches from Leeds to Cardiff cover the 174 miles long journey taking on average 7 h 25 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there are 2 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £19, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £7. Travellers depart most frequently from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Cardiff, University.

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Leeds to Cardiff

Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets between Leeds and Cardiff from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Leeds to Cardiff, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Leeds to Cardiff with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21
  • National Express frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Leeds to Cardiff coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Leeds to Cardiff with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Cardiff.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Leeds to Cardiff can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leeds to Cardiff is £19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Leeds to Cardiff coach travel time is 7 h 25 min   for the 174 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Leeds to Cardiff leaves at 06: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Leeds to Cardiff leaves at 22: 59.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Leeds to Cardiff without having to change trains with Megabus. There is 1 direct coach from Leeds to Cardiff each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a coach from Leeds to Cardiff, you can count on Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Cardiff from Leeds and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cardiff, University, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Leeds to Cardiff by coach is March.
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