Transport for Wales19.6 kg CO₂
17:54Cardiff central
4h 43m
23:12Leeds (LDS)
2 changes
Trains from Cardiff to Leeds
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- Lowest price from £46.00
- Average duration 4h 25m
- Connections per day 18
- Distance 280 km
- CO₂ per person 4 kg
train from Cardiff to Leeds
The journey from Cardiff to Leeds is about 280 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 25m with 18 connections per day.
| Lowest price | £46.00 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 4h 25m |
| Connections per day | 18 |
| Lowest price | £46.00 |
| Highest price | £158.00 |
| First departure | 08:23 AM |
| Last departure | 06:45 PM |
| Distance | 280 km |
| Departure | Cardiff |
| Arrival | Leeds |
| Travel operator | Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales |
£46.00
Transport for Wales19.6 kg CO₂
13:50Cardiff central
4h 46m
19:10Leeds (LDS)
2 changes
Transport for Wales19.6 kg CO₂
12:36Cardiff central
5h 1m
18:10Leeds (LDS)
2 changes
Transport for Wales19.6 kg CO₂
18:39Cardiff central
4h 57m
00:10Leeds (LDS)
2 changes
Cross Country19.6 kg CO₂
10:48Cardiff central
3h 55m
15:01Leeds (LDS)
1 changes
Cross Country19.6 kg CO₂
12:45Cardiff central
3h 58m
17:01Leeds (LDS)
1 changes
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.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates intercity services on the "East Coast Main Line" between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. It was formed in 2018 as a result of the UK government's decision to terminate the franchise of Virgin Trains East Coast. LNER is owned by the Department for Transport and managed by the operator of the East Coast Partnership, a joint venture between infrastructure company Network Rail and train operator FirstGroup. LNER operates a fleet of electric and diesel trains, including the Azuma, which is the fastest train in the UK.
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 19.6kg
bus 21kg
flight 56kg
carpool 44.8kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Cardiff to Leeds?
The train journey between Cardiff and Leeds emits 19.6kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Cardiff and Leeds?
Taking the train between Cardiff and Leeds saves 36.4kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.4kg compared to the bus and 25.2kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Cardiff to Leeds costs £99.57. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from £46.00.
The cheapest ticket from Cardiff to Leeds costs £46.00. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Cardiff and Leeds are 280 km apart.
The journey from Cardiff to Leeds takes about 4h 25m on average. The fastest option takes 3h 46m.
This route is served by 5 operators: Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway, Transpennine Express and Transport for Wales.
There are about 18 connections per day from Cardiff to Leeds.
The first train from Cardiff to Leeds leaves at 08:23 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Cardiff to Leeds leaves at 06:45 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs £46.00 but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Cardiff to Leeds.
The shortest train journey between Cardiff and Leeds takes 3h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cardiff and Leeds.
The train journey from Cardiff to Leeds generates 4 kg of CO₂.