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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Buses per day
48
Distance
190 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Cardiff will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $32.
Fast coaches
To travel from Leicester to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus01:40PM8h35
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station10:15PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$321One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40AM9h15
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station08:55PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$321One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus03:40PM9h10
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station12:50AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$321One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus02:30PM8h30
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:00PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$321One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus01:05PM7h50
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)08:55PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$321One-way
1 change
NX150 · NX11209:50AM4h50
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station02:40PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$351One-way
1 change
NX151 · NX11112:45PM5h15
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station06:00PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$361One-way
1 change
NX777 · NX11101:55PM6h15
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station08:10PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$401One-way
1 change
NX180 · NX101 · NX20205:25AM6h40
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station12:05PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$621One-way
2 changes
NX440 · NX50908:15PM6h55
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station03:10AMCardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)
$441One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 190 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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$31 Average Price Cheapest | $94 Average Price |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Cardiff bus times
Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, 5 November
Last updated at 10:43 pm
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX440 · NX507 | 3:40 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h25 | 12:05 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h15 | 12:30 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 7h55 | 12:30 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX180 · NX101 · NX202 | On time 5:25 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h40 | 12:05 pm Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 changes | |
| NX440 · NX507 | 6:00 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h55 | 1:55 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX507 | 6:00 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h00 | 2:00 pm Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h10 | 3:20 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 7h50 | 3:20 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | 8:05 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h10 | 4:15 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 10h15 | 6:35 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 9h50 | 6:35 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX507 | 9:15 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h55 | 5:10 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX150 · NX112 | 9:50 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h50 | 2:40 pm Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 9h35 | 7:45 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 9h50 | 8:20 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 9h15 | 7:45 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | 10:30 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h55 | 6:25 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 9h25 | 8:20 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX507 | 11:30 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h05 | 7:35 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 9h15 | 8:55 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | 12:30 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h50 | 8:20 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX151 · NX111 | 12:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h15 | 6:00 pm Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 7h50 | 8:55 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX507 | 1:30 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h40 | 9:10 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 9h00 | 10:30 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h35 | 10:15 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX777 · NX111 | On time 1:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h15 | 8:10 pm Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h30 | 11:00 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | 2:30 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h05 | 10:35 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | 2:30 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h10 | 10:40 pm Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 8h10 | 11:00 pm Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 9h00 | 12:20 am Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX507 | 3:30 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h05 | 11:35 pm Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX507 | 3:30 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h00 | 11:30 pm Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 9h10 | 12:50 am Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 8h35 | 12:20 am Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX150 · NX100 · NX202 | 4:00 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h50 | 12:50 am Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 changes | |
| NX150 · NX100 · NX202 | 4:00 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h50 | 12:50 am Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 8h00 | 12:50 am Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h10 | 1:50 am Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | 5:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h05 | 12:50 am Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | 5:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h10 | 12:55 am Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 7h50 | 1:50 am Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | 8:15 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h00 | 3:15 am Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | 8:15 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h55 | 3:10 am Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX777 · NX100 · NX216 | On time 9:50 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h55 | 5:45 am Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 changes | |
| NX777 · NX100 · NX216 | On time 9:50 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h50 | 5:40 am Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 2 changes | |
| NX777 · NX100 · NX201 | On time 11:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 11h15 | 11:00 am Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Leicester to Cardiff run on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 190 km |
Average bus duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 34 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Leicester to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Cardiff with National Express, Megabus for as low as $20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 40m
Cheapest Price
$19
National Express frequency
21 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 15m
Cheapest Price
$37
Megabus frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Leicester to Cardiff coach
FAQs: Take the bus from Leicester to Cardiff with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Cardiff.
Cheap coach tickets from Leicester to Cardiff can start from as little as $21 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leicester to Cardiff is $39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Leicester to Cardiff coach travel time is 5 h 15 min for the 190 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Leicester to Cardiff leaves at 3: 15am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Leicester to Cardiff leaves at 8: 15pm.
There are 26 coaches a day from Leicester to Cardiff which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Leicester to Cardiff, you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Leicester to Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month to travel from Leicester to Cardiff by coach is December.
You have options as you can travel to Cardiff from Leicester 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Leicester to Cardiff has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Leicester to Cardiff.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Leicester to Cardiff.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Leicester to Cardiff.
No, luggage for the coach from Leicester to Cardiff needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Leicester to Cardiff.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Leicester to Cardiff.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Leicester to Cardiff.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Leicester to Cardiff.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Cardiff
Leicester
Cardiff
The major coach station for departures in Leicester is Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) for your trip from Leicester to Cardiff.
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
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Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
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The major coach station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens for your trip to Cardiff from Leicester.
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Cardiff, Millennium Stadium
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Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)
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