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Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Leicester (LEI)

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15

train journeys
per day

118

miles (190 kms)

3hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

07:18 / 00:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Bay and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Bay to Leicester is approximately 118 miles (190 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 38 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Leicester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Bay to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Bay to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:18
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:12
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    12:10
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:18
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:18
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    14:10
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:18
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    15:10
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:18
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    16:10
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:18
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    17:08
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:18
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    18:05
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:18
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:18
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    20:14
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:18
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    21:15
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:18
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    22:51
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:30
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:06
    9 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    06:14
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:54
    9 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:13
    Cardiff Bay
    Leicester
    Cardiff Bay to Leicester

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
Address Cardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Bay and Leicester

The travel time between Cardiff Bay and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 38 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Bay and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Bay and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Bay & Leicester. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Bay and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.