Bus from Leicester to Cardiff: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Leicester to Cardiff on December 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Lloyd George AvenueNo tags
FlixBusBus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Lloyd George AvenueNo tags
FlixBusBus
Leicester St Margarets bus station
Lloyd George AvenueNo tags
FlixBusBus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Lloyd George AvenueNo tags
FlixBusBus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Lloyd George AvenueNo tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
190 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$40 - $145Average Duration8h 35m
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$89 - $583Average Duration3h 8m
5kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$50 - $50Average Duration3h 10m
8kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Cardiff by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Leicester to Cardiff?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to Cardiff start from $40. The average price for this route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Leicester to Cardiff?

    The average bus travel time from Leicester to Cardiff is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 190 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 15m and is operated by Megabus UK.

  3. Which bus companies service the Leicester to Cardiff route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leicester to Cardiff?

    The earliest bus departs from Leicester to Cardiff at 4:15am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leicester to Cardiff?

    A bus trip from Leicester to Cardiff generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Leicester to Cardiff?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4290 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Leicester to Cardiff?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Leicester to Cardiff?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Leicester to Cardiff?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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