Day trip from Cardiff to Leeds
Leeds lies 280 km (174 mi) north-east of Cardiff, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 280 km (174 mi) apart, Leeds is a realistic day trip from Cardiff: about 4 h 33 min each way by road.
| Cardiff | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 372,089 | 536,280 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | CF10–CF24 | LS1–ME17 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Leeds
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Staying in Leeds
Our booking partner lists 785 places to stay in Leeds. Of the 482 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (228), and 10 are five-star. Across 142 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 221,508 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Leeds
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Common questions
How far is Leeds from Cardiff?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cardiff; by road roughly 342 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Leeds by road?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cardiff and Leeds?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Leeds?
Our booking partner lists 785 places to stay in Leeds, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.