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 which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 54m.

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 £30 - £50.

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 Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Kingsway GR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

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 Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

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

The distance between Leicester and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 149 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 3h 55m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 3h 55m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 54m.

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

Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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).

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Water)?

There are 1719+ 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 / ...
3h 55m
£78–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
6h 54m
£32–82
Drive 142.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water)car 142.3 mi
2h 56m
£35–51
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 14m
£63–123

Leicester to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train and bus

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3h 55mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.3 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Mount Stuart Square via Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Prospect Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Kingsway GR in around 6h 54m.

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