Coach trips from Cardiff to Leeds

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Bus tickets from Cardiff to Leeds with FlixBus are available from as low as £17.99.
The route between Cardiff and Leeds generally takes about 7 hours 5 minutes by coach and covers approximately 254 miles.
Passengers travelling from Cardiff to Leeds by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Cardiff to Leeds is at 03:45.
The day's last coach departure from Cardiff to Leeds is set for 17:15.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Cardiff and Leeds. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Cardiff, there is a singular coach stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). As for Leeds, it has 2 stops. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Every FlixBus coach between Cardiff and Leeds is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Cardiff–Leeds route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Cardiff to Leeds route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from Cardiff to Leeds: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Cardiff and Leeds starting from £17.99 (average ticket cost: £20.49).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Cardiff to Leeds lasts approximately 7 hours 5 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Cardiff and Leeds is 254 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Cardiff to Leeds bus schedules: to check departure times of coaches between Cardiff and Leeds, simply select your travel date in the search bar at the top of the page and browse our available trip options with their schedules and prices.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 4 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Cardiff, there is a singular coach stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). As for Leeds, it has 2 stops. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.

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