What is the cheapest way to get from Leicestershire to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Leicestershire to Cardiff is to bus via Birmingham which costs £16 - £25 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicestershire to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Leicestershire to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicestershire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicestershire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oakland Avenue and arriving at Sophia Gardens via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Leicestershire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Leicestershire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Leicestershire to Cardiff?

The distance between Leicestershire and Cardiff is 151 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.

How do I travel from Leicestershire to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Leicestershire to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Leicestershire to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Leicestershire to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicestershire to Cardiff bus from?

Leicestershire to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicestershire to Cardiff train from?

Leicestershire to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicestershire to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Leicestershire to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Leicestershire to Cardiff bus arrive?

Leicestershire to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Leicestershire to Cardiff train arrive?

Leicestershire to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicestershire to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicestershire to Cardiff is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Leicestershire to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1785+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Leicestershire to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicestershire to Cardiff 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 23m
£65–102
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
8h 45m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
4h 59m
£24–43
Drive 140.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicestershire to Cardiffcar 140.7 mi
2h 48m
£36–52

Leicestershire to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 150.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Leicestershire, Leicester, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Uxbridge Road to Cardiff Central via Haymarket Bus Station, Rail Station, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 23m. 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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