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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leicester to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.
today
from £29
tomorrow
from £18
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £12
Thursday
Friday
from £16
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    17:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    01:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • megabus
    7h 50m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    04:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    17:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    17:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 10m
      0
      16:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:20
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      17:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 2h 30m shorter, and you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    17:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    17:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    22:45
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    18:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 10m
      0
      16:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:20
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      17:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    09:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    14:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    07:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:40
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    17:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    17:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    00:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 10m
      0
      16:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:20
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      17:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    20:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    18:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • megabus
    7h 50m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    04:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £24
  • megabus
    7h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    16:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 10m
      0
      16:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:20
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      17:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £5

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Leicester to Cardiff. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Leicester and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 27 coaches from Leicester to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Cardiff, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leicester to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and megabus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Leicester to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Cardiff starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Coach 03:15
Latest Coach 20:15
Daily Bus Connections 16 Ø
Distance 189.6 km
Coach Companies National Express, FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Cardiff

Every day, 16 buses from 3 coach companies leave Leicester for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/11/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 12/11
Wednesday 13/11
Thursday 14/11
Friday 15/11
Saturday 16/11
Sunday 17/11
£37
Monday 18/11
£18
Tuesday 19/11
Wednesday 20/11
£14
Thursday 21/11
Friday 22/11
£16
Saturday 23/11
Sunday 24/11
£14
Monday 25/11
Tuesday 26/11
Wednesday 27/11
Thursday 28/11
£11
Friday 29/11
Saturday 30/11
£11
Sunday 01/12
£12
Monday 02/12
Tuesday 03/12
Wednesday 04/12
Thursday 05/12
£12
Friday 06/12
£13
Saturday 07/12
Sunday 08/12

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Cardiff. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Cardiff, with £12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to Cardiff

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

FlixBus from Leicester to Cardiff

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Leicester to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 7h 45m
Earliest Coach 03:15
Last Coach 17:20
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 17/11/2024

National Express from Leicester to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Leicester to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 4h 50m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Last Coach 20:15
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 17/11/2024

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Cardiff

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Leicester to Cardiff bus

How much does a Leicester - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester - Cardiff bus trip is available from £12 and takes 4h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Leicester to Cardiff is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £52. 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 Leicester - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Cardiff is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 4h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £36. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Leicester at 03:15. 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 Leicester to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Leicester at 20:15. 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 Leicester - Cardiff route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester 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, FlixBus and megabus.

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

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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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