The average bus between Cardiff and Leicester takes 7h 7m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Leicester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Cardiff to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Book your Cardiff to Leicester bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Cardiff and Leicester is 190.3 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 38m.
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