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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Leicester (Fosse Park) | CheapestFastest | |||||
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| Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Leicester (Fosse Park) | No tags | |||||
| Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Leicester (Fosse Park) | No tags | |||||
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Leicester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cardiff to Leicester: Trip Overview
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Cardiff to Leicester Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Leicester
How far is Cardiff from Leicester?
It's about 191 km (119 miles) from Cardiff to Leicester.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Leicester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Leicester was searched and found on Nov 2, 2025 with a price of US$21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Leicester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$35 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-11-02.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cardiff to Leicester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cardiff to Leicester.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cardiff to Leicester.
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Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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