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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leeds to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £14
tomorrow
from £19
Thursday
from £23
Friday
from £21
Saturday
from £26
Sunday
from £30
Monday
from £20

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    12:15
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    22:15
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    07:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:40
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    14:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    05:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    05:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    04:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    15:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    14:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:10
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    18:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    05:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    05:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    05:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    20:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    14:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    04:45
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    15:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:10
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    05:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    05:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    12:15
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    22:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:10
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    20:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    06:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    06:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    15:15
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    22:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 15m
      0
      14:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      17:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • FlixBus
      4h 30m
      0
      17:45
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      22:15
      Cardiff
      Bus Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    15:15
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    22:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:10
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    06:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    06:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    20:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 15m
      0
      14:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      17:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • FlixBus
      4h 30m
      0
      17:45
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      22:15
      Cardiff
      Bus Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    07:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:40
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    15:15
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    22:15
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    07:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:40
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    05:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    05:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42

Frequency of bus connections between Leeds and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Leeds and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 33 daily coaches from Leeds to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 25 daily coaches between Leeds and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 58 coaches from Leeds to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leeds and Cardiff, with 33 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leeds to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 27 times every day by bus from Leeds to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leeds to Cardiff starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus £14
Fastest Bus 6h 0m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 27 Ø
Distance 280.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Leeds to Cardiff

Every day, 27 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leeds for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/12/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/12
Tuesday 17/12
£29
Wednesday 18/12
£28
Thursday 19/12
£23
Friday 20/12
£21
Saturday 21/12
£26
Sunday 22/12
£30
Monday 23/12
£21
Tuesday 24/12
£26
Wednesday 25/12
£54
Thursday 26/12
£36
Friday 27/12
£33
Saturday 28/12
£30
Sunday 29/12
£24
Monday 30/12
£25
Tuesday 31/12
£29
Wednesday 01/01
£25
Thursday 02/01
£33
Friday 03/01
£14
Saturday 04/01
£13
Sunday 05/01
£15
Monday 06/01
£14
Tuesday 07/01
£10
Wednesday 08/01
£9
Thursday 09/01
£9
Friday 10/01
£13
Saturday 11/01
£13
Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from Leeds to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leeds to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £14, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leeds to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £30.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leeds to Cardiff, with £14. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from Leeds to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leeds to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Leeds to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Leeds to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leeds to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Leeds to Cardiff from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Leeds and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Leeds and Cardiff.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Leeds to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Leeds to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leeds to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Leeds to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Leeds to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leeds to Cardiff bus

How much does a Leeds - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leeds - Cardiff bus trip is available from £14 and takes 10h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leeds to Cardiff?

The connection Leeds to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £60. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Leeds - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leeds to Cardiff is offered by roughly 27 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Leeds take?

The quickest coach from Leeds to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 6h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £33. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leeds to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Leeds at 00:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Leeds to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Leeds at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Leeds - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leeds to Cardiff can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Leeds and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Leeds?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leeds Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leeds Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leeds to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leeds to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Leeds and to Cardiff

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leeds and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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