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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS)
Cheapest price on 24 Oct
£47
Average ticket price on 24 Oct
£82
Fastest journey on 24 Oct
4 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 24 Oct
4 h 14 m
Trains on 24 Oct
27
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
To travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) you need to make at least one change.
G38946+
C031696:435h27Cardiff Central (CDF)12:10Leeds station (LDS)£471One-way1 change- G38971+C012488:545h16Cardiff Central (CDF)14:10Leeds station (LDS)£471One-way1 change
- G38948+C012457:535h17Cardiff Central (CDF)13:10Leeds station (LDS)£471One-way1 change
- G38979+C0125010:535h17Cardiff Central (CDF)16:10Leeds station (LDS)£471One-way1 change
- G38954+G1596511:535h17Cardiff Central (CDF)17:10Leeds station (LDS)£471One-way1 change
G01065+
W351748:514h11Cardiff Central (CDF)13:02Leeds station (LDS)£1241One-way1 change- G01059+W351656:484h13Cardiff Central (CDF)11:01Leeds station (LDS)£1851One-way1 change
- G01061+C422887:504h13Cardiff Central (CDF)12:03Leeds station (LDS)£1241One-way1 change
- G00942 · G0107010:454h16Cardiff Central (CDF)15:01Leeds station (LDS)£661One-way1 change
- G00949 · G0107612:454h16Cardiff Central (CDF)17:01Leeds station (LDS)£591One-way1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 17:53. The fastest train covers the 280 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 280 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 17:53 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Frequently asked questions about your Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS).
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) trains for today, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01062+W35169 | Delayed 7:42 7:49Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h14 | 12:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G66712 · G01064 | On time 8:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h16 | 13:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38967+C24608 | 8:55 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h15 | 14:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38967+C24909 | On time 8:55 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h53 | 13:48 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01067 | On time 9:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h18 | 14:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00869_G01067+G15043 | 9:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h14 | 14:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38949+G16023 | On time 9:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h17 | 15:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38949+G15955 | On time 9:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h55 | 14:48 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01069+G15044 | Delayed 10:42 10:50Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h12 | 15:02 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38975+C24619 | 10:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h17 | 16:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38975+G15953 | 10:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h55 | 15:48 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01073+W35182 | On time 11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h13 | 16:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38953+W85294 | On time 11:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h41 | 16:34 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01074+G15047 | 12:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h11 | 17:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38983+W85303 | On time 12:55 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h38 | 17:33 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01080+W35187 | Delayed 13:42 13:50Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h13 | 18:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38955+G16244 | On time 13:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h39 | 18:32 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38991+W85320 | On time 14:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h43 | 19:33 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01082+G15048 | Delayed 14:42 14:54Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h07 | 19:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38957+C24929 | On time 15:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h57 | 20:48 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38957+G16001 | On time 15:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h19 | 21:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01083+W35194 | Delayed 15:42 15:54Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h09 | 20:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
Y63472+ W33814+G16001 | On time 16:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h54 | 21:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| G00921 · G00723 | On time 16:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h16 | 21:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G00723+W35196 | Delayed 16:42 16:50Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h11 | 21:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38999+G15949 | On time 16:55 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h14 | 22:09 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G66837 · G00730 | On time 17:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h18 | 22:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G66837 · G00730 | On time 17:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h18 | 22:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G00730+W35200 | Delayed 17:42 17:50Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h13 | 22:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38959+C24656 | On time 17:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h17 | 23:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| Y63476+W34129+C24656 | On time 18:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h47 | 23:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| G66813 · G00735 | On time 18:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h54 | 23:39 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G66813 · G00735 | On time 18:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h54 | 23:39 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G39004+C24657 | On time 18:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h25 | 0:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 24 October | |||||
| G38944+C24585 | 4:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h35 | 10:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01057+W35158 | 5:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h49 | 10:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| Y62761+C24590 | 5:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h21 | 11:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38946+C03169 | 6:43 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h27 | 12:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01059+W35165 | 6:48 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h13 | 11:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G00937 · G01061 | 7:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h18 | 12:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01061+C42288 | 7:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h13 | 12:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G38948+C01245 | 7:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h17 | 13:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds station (LDS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and Leeds station (LDS)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) trains use the Cardiff Central to Leeds station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Leeds station (LDS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
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