Trains from Leicester to Cardiff from $22.42**

Trains from Leicester to Cardiff from $22.42**

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Leicester to Cardiff Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Leicester to Cardiff? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $22.42, with average prices for this route around $23.31. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:48
Leicester
09:26
Cardiff Central
3h 38m, Changes requiredCrossCountry
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05:50
Leicester
10:07
Cardiff Central
4h 17m, Changes requiredEast Midlands RailwayCrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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07:08
Leicester
10:26
Cardiff Central
3h 18m, Changes requiredCrossCountry
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08:16
Leicester
11:25
Cardiff Central
3h 9m, Changes requiredCrossCountry
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09:18
Leicester
12:24
Cardiff Central
3h 6m, Changes requiredCrossCountry
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10:18
Leicester
13:24
Paris
3h 6m, Changes requiredCrossCountry
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Leicester to Cardiff Train Route Details

The Leicester to Cardiff train ticket is from $22.42. The average travel time is 3h 4m, covering a distance of approximately 119 miles. There are usually 22 daily trains provided by CrossCountry,Great Western Railway,East Midlands Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:48
Last train
Last train
23:33
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
3h 4m
Distance
Distance
119 miles
Price
Price
$22.42*

Leicester to Cardiff Train Travel Guide

Leicester to Cardiff Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Cardiff

Trains running from Leicester to Cardiff will typically depart from Leicester and arrive at Cardiff Central. The journey takes around 3h 4m.

Book cheap train tickets from Leicester to Cardiff

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Leicester to Cardiff. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Traveling during off-peak hours

The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Leicester to Cardiff usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on off-peak fares. This can make traveling from Leicester to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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