What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to bus via Bristol which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Cardiff Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Prospect Place via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Cardiff Bay (Water)?

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

How far is it from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The distance between Leicester and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 150 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £60 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus from?

Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) train from?

Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The best way to get from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train which takes 4h and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus arrive?

Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) train arrive?

Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water).

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Water)?

There are 1774+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay (Water).

Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h
£63–97
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 38m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
4h 25m
£25–43
Drive 142.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water)car 142.3 mi
2h 56m
£36–51

Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train

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Distance: 149.5 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Cogan via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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