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It takes an average of 4h 33m to travel from Cardiff Central to Leighton Buzzard by train, over a distance of around 111 miles (179 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Leighton Buzzard and tickets for this journey start from £34.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:20 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Leighton Buzzard | |
| Journey time | From 3h 48m | |
| Distance | 111 miles (179 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £34.80 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Cardiff Central to Leighton Buzzard in 3 hours 48 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Cardiff Central to Leighton Buzzard? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 33 minutes to travel the 111 miles (179 km) from Cardiff Central to Leighton Buzzard by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Leighton Buzzard. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cardiff Central to Leighton Buzzard in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £34.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Leighton Buzzard by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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1. Book in advance
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3. Use a Railcard
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6. Consider a Season Ticket
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