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Leeds to Wales

How to get from Leeds to Wales by road and by rail — with the stops worth knowing about — and what's waiting when you arrive.

🚗 By car

3h 25m · 177 miles

Typical driving time without stops, from the centre of Leeds to the heart of Wales. Add time for traffic and breaks.

Service stations on the way

  • mile 12 Welcome Break Hartshead Moor Welcome Break towing-friendly
  • mile 37 Moto Birch Services Moto towing-friendly
  • mile 37 Moto Birch Services Moto towing-friendly
  • mile 46 Irlam Gateway Service Station
  • mile 51 Culcheth Garage
  • mile 54 Oakwood Gate Service Station
  • mile 54 Warrington Service Station EG On the Move
  • mile 59 Lymm Services Moto towing-friendly
Plan this drive with fuel, EV chargers & food stops →

🚆 By train

Nearest station to the centre of Wales: Garth (Powys) · from Leeds

No direct or one-change trains in the next two hours — the live planner shows other options.

Live train planner →

Where to stay in Wales

All places to stay in Wales →

Once you're there

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To Wales from elsewhere

From Leeds to elsewhere

Drive times from OpenRouteService; live trains from National Rail Enquiries. Times are typical, not a promise — check before you set off.