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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
£30
tomorrow
Sunday
£24
Monday
Tuesday
£23
Wednesday
£28
Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 15m 12:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 6h 50m 09:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 16:40 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £31
National Express 6h 10m 14:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 20:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £31
National Express 7h 55m 21:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 05:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £35
National Express 11h 15m 23:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 30m
      0
      13:55
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      15:55
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      16:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      20:25
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 15m 04:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £24
FlixBus 7h 50m 06:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 14:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £24
FlixBus 8h 15m 08:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 16:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £24
National Express 4h 50m 12:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 17:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 5h 15m 13:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 19:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 15m
      0
      12:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      14:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      15:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      18:00
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 50m 10:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 20:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 8h 10m 17:40 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 01:50 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 8h 35m 15:45 Leicester Fosse Park 00:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
National Express 5h 15m 12:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 6h 15m 13:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 20:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 10m
      0
      16:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:20
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      17:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 15m 12:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 8h 10m 07:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 15:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £29
FlixBus 10h 15m 08:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £29
FlixBus 9h 50m 10:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 20:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £29
National Express 4h 50m 09:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 14:40 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 10m
      0
      16:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:20
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      17:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leicester to Cardiff is £12 on 10/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 41 daily coaches from Leicester to Cardiff. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Leicester and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 55 coaches from Leicester to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Cardiff, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leicester to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 29 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 50m
Earliest Coach 09:50
Latest Coach 18:00
Daily Bus Connections 29 Ø
Distance 189.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Cardiff

Every day, 29 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 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
£30
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
£32
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
£23
Wednesday 24/12
£29
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
£45
Saturday 27/12
£24
Sunday 28/12
£34
Monday 29/12
Tuesday 30/12
Wednesday 31/12
Thursday 01/01
Friday 02/01
Saturday 03/01
Sunday 04/01
Monday 05/01
Tuesday 06/01
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
Saturday 10/01
£12
Sunday 11/01

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 £23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Cardiff. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £30.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Cardiff, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £28
Fastest Coach 4h 50m
Earliest Coach 09:50
Last Coach 17:45
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 16/12/2025

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.

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 8h 10m. 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 £47. 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 29 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 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. 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 09:50. 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 18:00. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Leicester to Cardiff?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 29 daily trips between Leicester and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Leicester to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 29 trips between Leicester and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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