The average bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Leicester takes 10h 44m and the fastest bus takes 8h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Airport (CWL) is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Leicester at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 15m • 3 changes



9h 8m • 3 changes
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16h 58m • 3 changes



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9h 18m • 3 changes
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16h 48m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport (CWL) station and arriving at Leicester station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leicester bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leicester bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Leicester is 204.5 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to St Margaret's Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h.