How to Travel from

Leicester to South Wales

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Leicester South Wales

Cheapest

By car (253 km)

2 h 47 min

253 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

2 h 47 min

253 km.

from $9.63

Train

4 h 52 min

186 km.

from $235.66

Train via Hereford

5 h 56 min

186 km.

from $5.43

Train operators

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Leicester to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 14m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.52–$30.38

Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

2h 49m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$30.38–$43.04

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford

Ave. Duration:

1h 27m

Frequency:

Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Leicester to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$40.50–$75.95

Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.76–$17.72

Train from Hereford to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.85–$43.04

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to South Wales is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to South Wales is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Birmingham, Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Cwmbach via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Leicester to South Wales?

The distance between Leicester and South Wales is 271 km. The road distance is 249.3 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Leicester to South Wales?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Leicester to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to South Wales bus from?

Leicester to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to South Wales train from?

Leicester to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to South Wales?

The best way to get from Leicester to South Wales is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Leicester to South Wales bus arrive?

Leicester to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Leicester to South Wales train arrive?

Leicester to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to South Wales is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Leicester to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to South Wales?

Book your Leicester to South Wales train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near South Wales?

There are 426+ hotels available in South Wales. Prices start at $50.70 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Llancaiach Fawr

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Tudor manor house near the village of Nelson, located just to the north of the site of the former Llancaiach Colliery in the heart of the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The semi-fortified house was built on the site of an earlier medieval structure, either on top of the previous dwelling or possibly incorporated within the eastern end of that building. It is a Grade I listed building and is now best known as the home of Colonel Edward Prichard (died 1655), who hosted a visit by King Charles I of England in 1645.

South Wales

Rhondda, or the Rhondda Valley, is a former coalmining area in South Wales, historically in the county of Glamorgan. It takes its name from the River Rhondda, and embraces two valleys – the larger Rhondda Fawr valley (mawr large) and the smaller Rhondda Fach valley (bach small) – so that the singular "Rhondda Valley" and the plural are both commonly used. The area forms part of the South Wales Valleys. From 1897 until 1996 there was a local government district of Rhondda. The former district at its abolition comprised sixteen communities. Since 1996 these sixteen communities of the Rhondda have been part of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough. The area of the former district is still used as the Rhondda Senedd constituency and Westminster constituency, having an estimated population in 2020 of 69,506. It is most noted for its historical coalmining industry, which peaked between 1840 and 1925. The valleys produced a strong Nonconformist movement manifest in the Baptist chapels that moulded Rhondda values in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also known for its male voice choirs and in sport and politics.

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Five ways to Travel from Leicester to South Wales

Transport providers

Train operators

National Express

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to South Wales?

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to South Wales?

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and South Wales?

Is there a direct train between Leicester and South Wales?

How far is it from Leicester to South Wales?

How do I travel from Leicester to South Wales without a car?

How long does it take to get from Leicester to South Wales?

Where do I catch the Leicester to South Wales bus from?

Where do I catch the Leicester to South Wales train from?

Train or bus from Leicester to South Wales?

Where does the Leicester to South Wales bus arrive?

Where does the Leicester to South Wales train arrive?

Can I drive from Leicester to South Wales?

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to South Wales?

Where can I stay near South Wales?