Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard: Road Trip Guide & Distance

112.1 miles 180.4 km · straight line
142.4 miles actual route 229.1 km · driving distance
3h 7min estimated drive time
£22 - £27 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Leighton Buzzard?

The distance from Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard is 112.1 miles (180.4 km) as the crow flies. Leighton Buzzard is located ENE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 142.4 miles, taking about 3h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Leighton Buzzard. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Leighton Buzzard

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 7min £22 - £27 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 44min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 58min $17–$50* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Leighton Buzzard

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Leighton Buzzard
51.92°N, 0.66°W
Europe/London
97m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 222.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM