Bus and Coach from Leicester to Cardiff: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leicester to Cardiff from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

from £15

tomorrow

from £12

Friday

from £19

Saturday

from £15

Sunday

Monday

from £12

Tuesday

from £14

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 40m	16:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	20:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/08/2025 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	7h 55m	16:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	00:25	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 0m	20:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2025 20:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2025 03:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	19:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	01:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 10m	12:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	18:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2025 12:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/08/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 55m	16:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	00:25	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/08/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	6h 55m	19:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	01:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/08/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 0m	20:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2025 20:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/08/2025 03:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	8h 15m	04:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2025 04:15:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	9h 5m	13:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	22:15	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2025 13:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 35m	22:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	05:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/08/2025 22:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	6h 55m	19:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	01:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/08/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 40m	20:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/08/2025 20:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	9h 5m	06:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	15:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/08/2025 06:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/08/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	10h 15m	08:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	18:35	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/08/2025 08:20:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/08/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 10m	15:55	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	21:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 15:55:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	6h 40m	20:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 20:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/08/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	5h 10m	13:55	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	19:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	8h 15m	08:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	16:35	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 08:20:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	9h 50m	10:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	20:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 10:30:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 40m	20:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 20:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 55m	19:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	01:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	5h 5m	16:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	21:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/08/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	9h 10m	15:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	00:50	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 15:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	8h 10m	17:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	01:50	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 17:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 55m	16:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	00:25	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/08/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 0m	20:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 20:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/08/2025 03:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	4h 40m	16:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	20:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	8h 10m	07:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	15:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 07:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	9h 0m	15:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	00:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 15:20:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/08/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily coaches from Leicester to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Leicester and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 80 coaches from Leicester to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Cardiff, with 21 offers.

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Facts about coaches from Leicester to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 33 times every day by bus from Leicester to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Cardiff starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	4h 40m
Earliest Coach	05:25
Latest Coach	23:45
Daily Bus Connections	33 Ø
Distance	189.6 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Cardiff

Every day, 33 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leicester for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/08/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/08

Tuesday 05/08

Wednesday 06/08

£15

Thursday 07/08

£12

Friday 08/08

£19

Saturday 09/08

£15

Sunday 10/08

Monday 11/08

£12

Tuesday 12/08

£19

Wednesday 13/08

Thursday 14/08

£12

Friday 15/08

Saturday 16/08

Sunday 17/08

Monday 18/08

Tuesday 19/08

Wednesday 20/08

Thursday 21/08

Friday 22/08

Saturday 23/08

Sunday 24/08

Monday 25/08

Tuesday 26/08

£12

Wednesday 27/08

Thursday 28/08

£11

Friday 29/08

Saturday 30/08

£17

Sunday 31/08

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Cardiff. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Cardiff, with £12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leicester to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Leicester to Cardiff, 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 Leicester to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Leicester to Cardiff from our users.

National Express from Leicester to Cardiff

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Leicester to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	4h 40m
Earliest Coach	05:25
Last Coach	23:45
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	04/08/2025

FlixBus from Leicester to Cardiff

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Leicester to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price	£18
Fastest Coach	7h 25m
Earliest Coach	04:15
Last Coach	18:00
Daily Connections	23 Ø
Found on	04/08/2025

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Leicester and Cardiff.

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Central Station

Seaward road 401

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Leicester to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Leicester to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Leicester to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Leicester to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leicester to Cardiff bus

How much does a Leicester - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester - Cardiff bus trip is available from £12 and takes 7h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leicester to Cardiff?

The connection Leicester to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £39. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Leicester - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Cardiff is offered by roughly 33 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 4h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Leicester at 05:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Leicester to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Leicester at 23:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Leicester - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester to Cardiff can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Leicester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leicester Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leicester Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leicester to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leicester to Cardiff

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Leicester and to Cardiff

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leicester and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!