How far is Cardiff from Leeds?

The distance between the two cities is 174 miles (281 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Leeds?

Most of the buses traveling from Cardiff to Leeds leave from Sophia Gardens and arrive at Leeds Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

Once in Leeds, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Park Square, Leeds Minster, Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds Tropical World and Kirkgate Market.

Bus Cardiff to Leeds from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Leeds on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	9h 50m	3:05am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cardiff to Leeds on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	7h 5m	7:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	7h 10m	1:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	10h 5m	4:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	8h 25m	5:10pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	9h 50m	3:05am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Leeds on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	7h 5m	7:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	7h 10m	1:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	8h 25m	5:10pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	9h 50m	3:05am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Leeds on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	7h 5m	7:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:05am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	8h 15m	1:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Leeds on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	7h 5m	7:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:05am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	8h 15m	1:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:35 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

174 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $85	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $583	Average Duration4h 16m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $37	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,269 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 4269 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $44

Megabus Cardiff Leeds recent customer reviews

Very dissatisfied because i was about to csiss the road when the drive kicked off i even shouted that am one of his passenger but he looked at me and moved the bus

Priscilla S.

May 10, 2024

The driving was smooth,the only challenge I have was that there's no charging port to charge phone 📱.

Olabode Lateef M.

September 23, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Leeds?

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Stops in Leeds

A - Leeds Coach Station

B - Leeds Bradford Airport

C - 20 Central Rd

D - Leeds Bus Stop F5

E - St Peter's Street

F - Leeds

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Leeds by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$40

11/12

$24

Today

$24

11/14

$42

11/15

No data

11/16

No data

11/17

$20

11/18

$18

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Leeds was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Leeds, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $69 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-18.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Leeds?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 25m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 16m	Avg Price$249	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 40m	Avg Price$37	Daily Departures1