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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff for Leighton Buzzard every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 180 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:07 Cardiff | 3h48 | 07:55 Leighton Buzzard | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:50 Cardiff | 3h34 | 20:24 Leighton Buzzard | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard
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Trains from Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:42, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 180 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 180 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 03:42 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Leighton Buzzard from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Leighton Buzzard
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
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