Which bus from Cardiff to Leeds is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Leeds. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
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FlixBus7h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/05/2025 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/05/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express6h 10m017:10CardiffCoach Station23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/05/2025 17:10:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 0m017:20CardiffUniversity23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/05/2025 17:20:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus7h 5m006:10CardiffKingsway Coach Stop13:15LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/05/2025 06:10:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/05/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus8h 20m008:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop17:05LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/05/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/05/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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National Express7h 0m012:30CardiffCoach Station19:30LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 12:30:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express6h 10m017:10CardiffCoach Station23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 17:10:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 45m011:10CardiffCoach Station17:55LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 11:10:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus7h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus8h 10m005:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop13:15LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 05:05:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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FlixBus9h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop15:45BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 12:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express3h 5m018:15BirminghamCoach Station21:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 18:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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National Express6h 30m012:40CardiffCoach Station19:10LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 24/05/2025 12:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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National Express5h 55m017:25CardiffCoach Station23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 24/05/2025 17:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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FlixBus7h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 24/05/2025 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express6h 25m013:45CardiffCoach Station20:10LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 24/05/2025 13:45:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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FlixBus8h 20m008:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop17:05LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 24/05/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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FlixBus7h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop15:45BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 12:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus3h 25m015:55BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway19:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 15:55:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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National Express5h 55m017:25CardiffCoach Station23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/05/2025 17:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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National Express5h 45m017:35CardiffUniversity23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/05/2025 17:35:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express6h 20m011:25CardiffCoach Station17:45LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/05/2025 11:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/05/2025 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus7h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/05/2025 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/05/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus8h 10m005:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop13:15LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 25/05/2025 05:05:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/05/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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FlixBus7h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop15:45BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 12:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus3h 25m015:55BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway19:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 15:55:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Cheapest bus trips Monday
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National Express5h 55m017:25CardiffCoach Station23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/05/2025 17:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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National Express5h 45m017:35CardiffUniversity23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/05/2025 17:35:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express6h 20m011:25CardiffCoach Station17:45LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/05/2025 11:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/05/2025 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus8h 10m005:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop13:15LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/05/2025 05:05:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/05/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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FlixBus9h 50m017:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop03:05LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 26/05/2025 17:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/05/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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FlixBus7h 15m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop15:45BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 27/05/2025 12:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/05/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express3h 30m016:00BirminghamCoach Station19:30LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 27/05/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/05/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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National Express6h 45m013:40CardiffCoach Station20:25LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 27/05/2025 13:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/05/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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National Express6h 10m017:10CardiffCoach Station23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 27/05/2025 17:10:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 0m017:20CardiffUniversity23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 27/05/2025 17:20:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus7h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 27/05/2025 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/05/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus8h 20m008:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop17:05LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 27/05/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/05/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
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National Express6h 10m017:10CardiffCoach Station23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 17:10:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 0m017:20CardiffUniversity23:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 17:20:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/05/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus7h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/05/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express6h 30m011:25CardiffCoach Station17:55LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 11:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/05/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus8h 20m008:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop17:05LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/05/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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FlixBus7h 5m012:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop18:35SheffieldMeadowhall Interchange Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 29/05/2025 12:15:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus0h 40m018:40SheffieldMeadowhall Interchange Coach Station19:20LeedsBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 29/05/2025 18:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Leeds?
All facts for Cardiff to Leeds bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 24 times by bus from Cardiff to Leeds in one click. Book your Cardiff to Leeds bus ticket starting from £12!
Cheapest Bus | £12 |
Fastest Bus | 5h 45m |
Earliest Coach | 02:35 |
Latest Coach | 22:15 |
Daily Bus Connections | 24 Ø |
Distance | 280.3 km |
Coach Companies | National Express and FlixBus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Leeds?
Every day, 24 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Leeds. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/05/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Leeds
Book the ticket from Cardiff to Leeds in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cardiff to Leeds, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cardiff to Leeds are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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National Express from Cardiff to Leeds
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Leeds:
Cheapest Price | £15 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 45m |
Earliest Coach | 02:35 |
Last Coach | 22:15 |
Daily Connections | 20 Ø |
Found on | 21/05/2025 |
FlixBus from Cardiff to Leeds
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Leeds:
Cheapest Price | £12 |
Fastest Coach | 7h 5m |
Earliest Coach | 06:10 |
Last Coach | 12:15 |
Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
Found on | 21/05/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Leeds
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