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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 National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$28
tomorrow
$21
Tuesday
Wednesday
$16
Thursday
Friday
$19
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 55m 9:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 5:45 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $28
National Express 6h 40m 5:25 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $29
National Express 6h 40m 8:15 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 2:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $29
FlixBus 7h 55m 3:20 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $30
FlixBus 8h 0m 5:25 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 20m
      0
      12:05 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      1:10 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 3h 45m
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      4:55 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      8:25 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 5:45 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $21
National Express 6h 40m 8:15 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 2:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $21
National Express 6h 55m 7:00 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $23
FlixBus 7h 40m 1:40 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 9:20 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $27
FlixBus 7h 55m 3:20 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $27
  • 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
      7h 40m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      2:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 2h 55m
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      4:55 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      8:25 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 6:00 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 2:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $16
National Express 4h 50m 9:50 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 2:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $16
National Express 8h 10m 2:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $16
National Express 8h 5m 3:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:35 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $16
National Express 7h 10m 5:45 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $16

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 15m 12:45 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 6:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $19
National Express 8h 5m 3:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $21
National Express 7h 40m 5:30 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $21
National Express 7h 35m 6:35 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 2:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $21
National Express 8h 20m 7:05 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:25 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 40m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      2:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 2h 55m
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      4:55 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      8:25 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Leicester to Cardiff is $16 on 3/25/2026. Flexible travelers 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 43 daily buses 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 48 buses from Leicester to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Cardiff, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Leicester to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 26 times every day by bus from Leicester to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Cardiff starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Bus 5:25 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 26 Ø
Distance 117.8 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to Cardiff

Every day, 26 buses from 2 bus companies leave Leicester for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/22
$28
Monday 03/23
$21
Tuesday 03/24
Wednesday 03/25
$16
Thursday 03/26
Friday 03/27
$19
Saturday 03/28
Sunday 03/29
$20
Monday 03/30
Tuesday 03/31
Wednesday 04/01
$19
Thursday 04/02
$21
Friday 04/03
$37
Saturday 04/04
$23
Sunday 04/05
$23
Monday 04/06
$26
Tuesday 04/07
$16
Wednesday 04/08
$21
Thursday 04/09
$22
Friday 04/10
$27
Saturday 04/11
$23
Sunday 04/12
$27
Monday 04/13
$27
Tuesday 04/14
$17
Wednesday 04/15
$18
Thursday 04/16
$17
Friday 04/17
$27
Saturday 04/18

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 $16, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leicester to Cardiff. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Cardiff, with $16. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

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 buses 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 $16
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Bus 5:25 AM
Last Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 3/22/2026

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Leicester and Cardiff.

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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 8h 0m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $64. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from Leicester to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Leicester to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 26 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Leicester to Cardiff take?

The fastest bus from Leicester to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 4h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Leicester starts at 5:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Leicester to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for Cardiff starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Leicester Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Leicester to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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: National Express and FlixBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Leicester Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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 26 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 26 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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