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How to get fromCardiff to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    5h 25m
    £66–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    7h 34m
    £30–59

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 44m
    £113–178

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Leeds Bradford-LBArideshare rideshare 226.1 mi
    4h 10m

  5. Drive 226.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)car car 226.1 mi
    4h 10m
    £55–79

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    5h 36m
    £67–184

  7. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
    6h 14m
    £83–144

  8. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    8h 3m
    £47–110

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), England?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leeds Bradford Airport via Bristol Parkway, Leeds, Civic P, St Andrews Street, and Leeds Fire Station in around 5h 44m.

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