What is the distance between Leeds and Cardiff?

Leeds and Cardiff are 174 miles (281 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Cardiff from Leeds, chances are that your bus will depart from Leeds Coach Station and arrive at Sophia Gardens. These are the main 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 Cardiff?

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Principality Stadium, Wales Millennium Centre, St John the Baptist Church, Bute Park and Brecon Beacons National Park.

Bus Leeds to Cardiff from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leeds to Cardiff on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	7h 5m	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:35am	Leeds City Bus Station	7h 40m	4:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Cardiff on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	7h 5m	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:35am	Leeds City Bus Station	7h 40m	4:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:46 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Leeds to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

174 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $99	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $581	Average Duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $43	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,287 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

3.5/54,267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 4267 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 $45

Megabus Leeds Cardiff recent customer reviews

The journey was smooth and bus move at the park at the time stated and got to our destination on time,but there is no access to internet through out the journey.

Olabode M.

September 1, 2024

No internet connection when said there was

Sarah R.

August 6, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Leeds and Cardiff?

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

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leeds to Cardiff by bus

What is the distance between Leeds and Cardiff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leeds to Cardiff?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$22

11/11

$21

Today

$22

11/13

$28

11/14

$20

11/15

No data

11/16

$27

11/17

No data

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $50 for a bus ticket from Leeds to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-14.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 5m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 14m	Avg Price$238	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 20m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures1