How far is Cardiff from Leeds?

The distance between Cardiff and Leeds is approximately 281 km (174 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Leeds?

Buses departing from Sophia Gardens in Cardiff will take you to Leeds Coach Station in Leeds.

Bus Cardiff to Leeds from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Leeds on November 24
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 27
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	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	9h 50m	3:05am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:35 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

281 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $113	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$95 - $838	Average Duration4h 17m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$38 - $38	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Leeds?

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
Visit page
B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
Visit page
D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Stops in Leeds

A
Leeds Coach Station
York Street, Leeds, LS2, United Kingdom
Visit page
B
Leeds Bradford Airport
Visit page
C
20 Central Rd
Vassali House, 20 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE, UK
D
Leeds Bus Stop F5
46 New York St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7DY, UK
E
St Peter's Street
St Peter's St, Leeds, UK
F
Leeds
75 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4276 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $64

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

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Leeds by bus

How far is Cardiff from Leeds?
The distance between Cardiff and Leeds is approximately 281 km (174 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Leeds?
Buses departing from Sophia Gardens in Cardiff will take you to Leeds Coach Station in Leeds.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$41

11-23

$47

Today

$38

11-25

$25

11-26

$25

11-27

$31

11-28

$27

11-29

$30

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Leeds was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $127 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 $25 which is on 2025-11-25.