What is the best way to travel from Cardiff to Leicester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Leicester from Cardiff. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Leicester from Cardiff?
You can reach Leicester with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus7h 10m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue00:20LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 17:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus9h 45m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:30LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 13:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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FlixBus10h 10m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 13:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express7h 40m015:45CardiffCoach Station23:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 15:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express5h 45m013:40CardiffCoach Station19:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 13:40:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express5h 40m013:35CardiffCoach Station19:15LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:35:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express7h 5m003:15CardiffCoach Station10:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 03:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express8h 10m004:20CardiffCoach Station12:30LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 04:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express7h 35m005:15CardiffCoach Station12:50LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 05:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express8h 10m006:45CardiffCoach Station14:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express6h 50m003:15CardiffCoach Station10:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 03:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express7h 40m004:50CardiffCoach Station12:30LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:50:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express7h 20m014:45CardiffCoach Station22:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 14:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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FlixBus9h 50m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue03:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 17:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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FlixBus7h 10m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue00:20LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 17:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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CrossCountry4h 12m006:39CardiffCentral Station10:51LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:39:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 12m
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CrossCountry3h 25m007:45CardiffCentral Station11:10LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:45:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m005:14CardiffCentral Station09:10LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:14:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m006:20CardiffCentral Station09:50LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:20:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m007:18CardiffCentral Station10:51LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:18:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 33m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus9h 50m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue03:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 17:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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FlixBus7h 10m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue00:20LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 17:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus9h 45m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:30LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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FlixBus6h 55m008:15CardiffLloyd George Avenue15:10LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 08:15:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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FlixBus7h 20m008:15CardiffLloyd George Avenue15:35LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 08:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus9h 45m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:30LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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FlixBus7h 10m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue00:20LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus10h 10m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express8h 5m003:15CardiffCoach Station11:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 03:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express5h 0m011:25CardiffCoach Station16:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 11:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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CrossCountry4h 12m006:39CardiffCentral Station10:51LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:39:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 12m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m005:54CardiffCentral Station09:13LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 05:54:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m006:24CardiffCentral Station09:52LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:24:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m007:23CardiffCentral Station10:51LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:23:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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National Express4h 35m008:20CardiffCoach Station12:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 08:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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National Express5h 45m013:40CardiffCoach Station19:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 13:40:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express8h 5m003:15CardiffCoach Station11:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 03:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express5h 0m011:25CardiffCoach Station16:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 11:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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National Express7h 40m015:45CardiffCoach Station23:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 15:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Cardiff to Leicester?
You can get to Leicester from Cardiff in just 3h 19m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express5h 45m013:40CardiffCoach Station19:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 13:40:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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FlixBus7h 10m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue00:20LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 17:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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National Express7h 40m015:45CardiffCoach Station23:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 15:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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FlixBus9h 45m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:30LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 13:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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FlixBus10h 10m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 13:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express5h 40m013:35CardiffCoach Station19:15LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:35:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express7h 5m003:15CardiffCoach Station10:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 03:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 35m005:15CardiffCoach Station12:50LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 05:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express8h 10m004:20CardiffCoach Station12:30LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 04:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express8h 10m006:45CardiffCoach Station14:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Fastest Buses Friday
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CrossCountry3h 25m007:45CardiffCentral Station11:10LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:45:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m006:20CardiffCentral Station09:50LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:20:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m007:18CardiffCentral Station10:51LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:18:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 33m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m005:14CardiffCentral Station09:10LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:14:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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CrossCountry4h 12m006:39CardiffCentral Station10:51LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:39:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 12m
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National Express6h 50m003:15CardiffCoach Station10:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 03:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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FlixBus7h 10m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue00:20LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 17:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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National Express7h 20m014:45CardiffCoach Station22:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 14:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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National Express7h 40m004:50CardiffCoach Station12:30LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:50:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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FlixBus9h 50m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue03:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 17:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus6h 55m008:15CardiffLloyd George Avenue15:10LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 08:15:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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FlixBus7h 10m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue00:20LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 17:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 20m008:15CardiffLloyd George Avenue15:35LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 08:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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FlixBus9h 45m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:30LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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FlixBus9h 50m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue03:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 17:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m005:54CardiffCentral Station09:13LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 05:54:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m006:24CardiffCentral Station09:52LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:24:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m007:23CardiffCentral Station10:51LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:23:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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CrossCountry4h 12m006:39CardiffCentral Station10:51LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:39:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 12m
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National Express5h 0m011:25CardiffCoach Station16:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 11:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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FlixBus7h 10m017:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue00:20LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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National Express8h 5m003:15CardiffCoach Station11:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 03:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus9h 45m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:30LeicesterFosse Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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FlixBus10h 10m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue23:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express4h 35m008:20CardiffCoach Station12:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 08:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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National Express5h 0m011:25CardiffCoach Station16:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 11:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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National Express5h 45m013:40CardiffCoach Station19:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 13:40:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express7h 40m015:45CardiffCoach Station23:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 15:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express8h 5m003:15CardiffCoach Station11:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 03:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Bus from Cardiff to Leicester
What are the most popular stations in Cardiff and Leicester?
In Cardiff, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Interchange or National Museum, while in Leicester you will be arriving at Central Station, Fosse Park or St. Margaret's Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Leicester from Cardiff? With 6 connections between 4 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cardiff and Leicester, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Leicester in just 3h 19m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cardiff and Leicester are National Express, FlixBus and Great Western Railway (GWR), but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cardiff and Leicester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Newlyn or to Oadby, and look at flights from Cardiff Airport, and landing at East Midlands Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cardiff to Leicester?
The most popular companies between Cardiff and Leicester, are National Express, FlixBus and Great Western Railway (GWR). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Cardiff to Leicester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cardiff to Leicester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cardiff to Leicester
How can I reach Leicester from Cardiff?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Leicester from Cardiff.
How far is Leicester from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff and Leicester is 189.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cardiff and Leicester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 32 kgs, and a flight 47 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cardiff to Leicester?
You can get to Leicester with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leicester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Leicester in just 3h 19m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
More routes to Cardiff and to Leicester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cardiff and to Leicester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Cardiff
- Aberdeen to Cardiff
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- Brighton to Cardiff
- Bristol Airport to Cardiff
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- Carlisle to Cardiff
- Derby to Cardiff
- Dundee to Cardiff
- Edinburgh to Cardiff
- Glasgow to Cardiff
- Leeds to Cardiff
- Liverpool to Cardiff
- London to Cardiff
- Manchester to Cardiff
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff
- Nottingham to Cardiff
- Reading to Cardiff
- Sheffield to Cardiff
- Swansea to Cardiff
- Taunton to Cardiff
- Watford to Cardiff
- Zurich to Cardiff
- Trips to Leicester
- Birmingham Airport to Leicester
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- Blackpool to Leicester
- Bradford to Leicester
- Brighton to Leicester
- Bristol to Leicester
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- Cambridge to Leicester
- Coventry to Leicester
- Derby to Leicester
- Leeds to Leicester
- London Heathrow Airport to Leicester
- London to Leicester
- Luton Airport to Leicester
- Manchester to Leicester
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicester
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- Nottingham to Leicester
- Oxford to Leicester
- Penzance to Leicester
- Plymouth to Leicester
- Reading to Leicester
- Sunderland to Leicester
- Taunton to Leicester