What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay is to train which costs £1 - £2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £6 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 and arriving at Millennium Centre. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cardiff Bay. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff Bay is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay?

The train from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay takes 12 min including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Millennium Centre station.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bay station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

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Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Baytrain Cardiff Central - Cardiff Bay
12 min
£1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Millennium Centrebus 6 / ...
12 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Baytaxi 1.6 mi
3 min
£6–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Baywalk 1.3 mi
25 min

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay once a week. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Cardiff Bus operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Millennium Centre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 12 min. First South & West Wales also services this route hourly.

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