There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to South Wales by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 24m£106–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 29m£33–53Drive 207.8 mi
- Drive from Leeds to South Walescar 207.8 mi
4h 18m£52–75Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
9h 11m£75–190Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 23m£75–128Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
9h 6m£45–78Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 2m£81–196
Leeds to South Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to South Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to South Wales is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Cwmbach via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Leeds and South Wales is 254 miles. The road distance is 209 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Leeds to South Wales, including transfers.
Leeds to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to South Wales is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and South Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Cwmbach via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Glenboi Cemetery via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–320
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leeds to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to South Wales is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Leeds to South Wales.
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