Cross Country13.3 kg CO₂
19:18Leicester Railway Station
2h 56m
22:29Cardiff central
1 changes
Trains from Leicester to Cardiff
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- Lowest price from ≈ $61.07 £45.70
- Average duration 2h 53m
- Connections per day 15
- Distance 190 km
- CO₂ per person 3 kg
train from Leicester to Cardiff
The journey from Leicester to Cardiff is about 190 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 53m with 15 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ $61.07 £45.70 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 2h 53m |
| Connections per day | 15 |
| Lowest price | ≈ $61.07 £45.70 |
| Highest price | ≈ $127.49 £95.40 |
| First departure | 08:18 AM |
| Last departure | 08:50 PM |
| Distance | 190 km |
| Departure | Leicester |
| Arrival | Cardiff |
| Travel operator | Transport for Wales, Cross Country Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway |
≈ $61.07 £45.70
Cross Country13.3 kg CO₂
11:18Leicester Railway Station
2h 51m
14:24Cardiff central
1 changes
Cross Country13.3 kg CO₂
14:18Leicester Railway Station
2h 53m
17:26Cardiff central
1 changes
Transport for Wales13.3 kg CO₂
20:50Leicester Railway Station
2h 49m
00:21Cardiff central
2 changes
Cross Country13.3 kg CO₂
11:18Leicester Railway Station
2h 51m
14:24Cardiff central
1 changes
Cross Country13.3 kg CO₂
08:18Leicester Railway Station
2h 52m
11:25Cardiff central
1 changes
Next departures from Leicester to Cardiff
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CrossCountry ≈ $111.45 £83.40
08:18 Leicester Railway Station
11:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $111.45 £83.40
09:15 Leicester Railway Station
12:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
10:16 Leicester Railway Station
13:24 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
11:18 Leicester Railway Station
14:24 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $127.49 £95.40
11:50 Leicester Railway Station
15:16 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
12:18 Leicester Railway Station
15:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $89.67 £67.10
13:18 Leicester Railway Station
16:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
14:18 Leicester Railway Station
17:26 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $111.45 £83.40
15:18 Leicester Railway Station
18:28 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $127.49 £95.40
16:18 Leicester Railway Station
19:28 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $127.49 £95.40
17:18 Leicester Railway Station
20:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
19:18 Leicester Railway Station
22:29 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $89.67 £67.10
20:20 Leicester Railway Station
23:42 Cardiff central
Transport for Wales ≈ $127.49 £95.40
20:50 Leicester Railway Station
00:21 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $111.45 £83.40
08:18 Leicester Railway Station
11:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $111.45 £83.40
09:15 Leicester Railway Station
12:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
10:16 Leicester Railway Station
13:24 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
11:18 Leicester Railway Station
14:24 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $127.49 £95.40
11:50 Leicester Railway Station
15:16 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
12:18 Leicester Railway Station
15:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $89.67 £67.10
13:18 Leicester Railway Station
16:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
14:18 Leicester Railway Station
17:26 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $111.45 £83.40
15:18 Leicester Railway Station
18:28 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $127.49 £95.40
16:18 Leicester Railway Station
19:28 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $127.49 £95.40
17:18 Leicester Railway Station
20:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
19:18 Leicester Railway Station
22:29 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $89.67 £67.10
20:20 Leicester Railway Station
23:42 Cardiff central
Transport for Wales ≈ $127.49 £95.40
20:50 Leicester Railway Station
00:21 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $111.45 £83.40
08:18 Leicester Railway Station
11:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $111.45 £83.40
09:15 Leicester Railway Station
12:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
10:16 Leicester Railway Station
13:24 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
11:18 Leicester Railway Station
14:24 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $127.49 £95.40
11:50 Leicester Railway Station
15:16 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
12:18 Leicester Railway Station
15:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $89.67 £67.10
13:18 Leicester Railway Station
16:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
14:18 Leicester Railway Station
17:26 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $111.45 £83.40
15:18 Leicester Railway Station
18:28 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $127.49 £95.40
16:18 Leicester Railway Station
19:28 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $127.49 £95.40
17:18 Leicester Railway Station
20:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $61.07 £45.70
19:18 Leicester Railway Station
22:29 Cardiff central
CrossCountry ≈ $89.67 £67.10
20:20 Leicester Railway Station
23:42 Cardiff central
Transport for Wales ≈ $127.49 £95.40
20:50 Leicester Railway Station
00:21 Cardiff central
Carriers on this route
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 13.3kg
bus 14.25kg
flight 38kg
carpool 30.4kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Leicester to Cardiff?
The train journey between Leicester and Cardiff emits 13.3kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Leicester and Cardiff?
Taking the train between Leicester and Cardiff saves 24.7kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.95kg compared to the bus and 17.1kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Leicester to Cardiff costs ≈ $97.10 (£72.66). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $61.07 (£45.70).
The cheapest ticket from Leicester to Cardiff costs ≈ $61.07 (£45.70). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Leicester and Cardiff are 190 km apart.
The journey from Leicester to Cardiff takes about 2h 53m on average. The fastest option takes 2h 37m.
This route is served by 3 operators: Transport for Wales, Cross Country and Great Western Railway.
There are about 15 connections per day from Leicester to Cardiff.
The first train from Leicester to Cardiff leaves at 08:18 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Leicester to Cardiff leaves at 08:50 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $61.07 (£45.70) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Leicester to Cardiff.
The shortest train journey between Leicester and Cardiff takes 2h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Leicester and Cardiff.
The train journey from Leicester to Cardiff generates 3 kg of CO₂.