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How to get fromLeicester to Cardiff Airport (CWL)by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, line 304 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    5h 11m
    £80–118

  2. Drive 149.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car 149.4 mi
    3h 4m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    7h 56m
    £38–92

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Leicester to Cardiff-CWLrideshare rideshare 149.4 mi
    3h 4m

  5. Train, line 304 bus via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    6h 16m
    £65–123

Leicester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Leicester to Cardiff Airport (CWL).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Cardiff Airport via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 56m.

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