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It takes an average of 6h 58m to travel from Leeds to Cardiff Queen Street by train, over a distance of around 174 miles (280 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Leeds to Cardiff Queen Street and tickets for this journey start from £59.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 02:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 02:25 | |
| Departure station | Leeds | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Queen Street | |
| Journey time | From 4h 4m | |
| Distance | 174 miles (280 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £59.80 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Leeds to Cardiff Queen Street by train
Looking to travel from Leeds to Cardiff Queen Street by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 58 minutes to travel from Leeds to Cardiff Queen Street by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 4 minutes though. You'll usually find 27 trains per day running along the 174 miles (280 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Cardiff Queen Street, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to get to Cardiff Queen Street. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Leeds to Cardiff Queen Street in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £59.80.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.