Trains from Cardiff to Leeds

Cardiff to Leeds train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Cardiff (East Wales) to Leeds (Yorkshire and the Humber England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

How long is the train?

On average, the journey takes normally 4h31m by train to cover the 175 miles to go to Leeds from Cardiff. The train duration can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes.

What is the price of the train?

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

Best prices for Cardiff to Leeds train tickets

Cardiff - Leeds prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Cardiff to Leeds by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Cardiff - Leeds: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Cardiff to Leeds will increase the closer you get to your departure day. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 1 month in advance, tickets should be available from £42 whereas when buying your ticket 3 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £55 for your journey. Thus, you can save 23% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 1 month in advance rather than 3 days in advance.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Cardiff to Leeds trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Cardiff and Leeds by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Leeds to Cardiff and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Cardiff - Leeds train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you might want to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to make great savings for your Cardiff Leeds train ticket.

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Cardiff to Leeds? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Cardiff Leeds ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Cardiff to Leeds (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey