What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leicestershire?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leicestershire is to bus via Bristol which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leicestershire?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leicestershire is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Oakland Avenue via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leicestershire?

The distance between Cardiff and Leicestershire is 152 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Leicestershire without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leicestershire without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Leicestershire?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cardiff to Leicestershire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leicestershire bus from?

Cardiff to Leicestershire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leicestershire train from?

Cardiff to Leicestershire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Leicestershire?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leicestershire is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leicestershire bus arrive?

Cardiff to Leicestershire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Leicestershire train arrive?

Cardiff to Leicestershire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Leicestershire?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Leicestershire is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Leicestershire.

Where can I stay near Leicestershire?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Leicestershire.

Cardiff to Leicestershire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Leicestershire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
4h 2m
£69–102
Bus via Bristol
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
6h 17m
£21–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
4h 2m
£22–38
Drive 141.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Leicestershirecar 141.2 mi
2h 48m
£35–51

Cardiff to Leicestershire by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 151.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Leicestershire, Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rushey Mead School via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, Welford Place, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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