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How to get fromLeeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Cardiffby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 29m
    £121–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    7h 46m
    £31–56

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Leeds Bradford-LBA to Cardiffrideshare rideshare 225.4 mi
    4h 11m

  4. Drive 225.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Cardiffcar car 225.4 mi
    4h 11m
    £55–79

  5. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    7h 49m
    £67–142

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 8m
    £82–151

  7. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    8h 49m
    £46–110

  8. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 49m
    £67–185

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Leeds Bradford Airport to Cardiff Central via Kirkstall Fire Station, City Square F, Leeds, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds Bradford Airport to Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 46m.

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