What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Wales is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Wales is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Wales?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at Cardiff North Road. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Wales?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Leeds to Wales?

The distance between Leeds and Wales is 221 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £95 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Wales?

The train from Leeds to Cardiff Central takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Wales bus from?

Leeds to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Wales train from?

Leeds to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Wales?

The best way to get from Leeds to Wales is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Leeds to Wales bus arrive?

Leeds to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Wales train arrive?

Leeds to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Wales is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Leeds to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Wales?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1748+ hotels available in Wales.

Leeds to Wales - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
3h 51m
£95–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
6h 45m
£27–40
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
6h 16m
£28–44
Drive 218.3 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Cardiffcar 218.3 mi
3h 55m
£55–79
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 59m
£99–155
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 3m
£68–116
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 35m
£33–61

Leeds to Wales by train

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Distance: 220.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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