What is the cheapest way to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle is to train which costs £1 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle?

The fastest way to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £7 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mount Stuart Square and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Bay and arriving at Cardiff Queen Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle?

The distance between Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Castle is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle without a car is to line 304 bus which takes 20 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle?

The line 304 bus from Mount Stuart Square to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 takes 7 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle bus from?

Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Mount Stuart Square station.

Where do I catch the Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle train from?

Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Bay station.

Train or bus from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle?

The best way to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle is to line 304 bus which takes 20 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £1 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle bus arrive?

Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.

Where does the Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle train arrive?

Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Queen Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle?

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Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle by bus, taxi, foot, or train

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Line 304 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mount Stuart Square to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
20 min
£3
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Cardiff Bay - Cardiff Queen Street / ...
24 min
£1
Line 304 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Stuart Square to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Cardiff Bridge KRbus C1
26 min
£4–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castletaxi 2.2 mi
6 min
£7–9
Walk
1. Take the walk from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castlewalk 1.7 mi
33 min

Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Mermaid Quay, Wales and Cardiff Castle, Wales?

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Mount Stuart Square to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Queen Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 3 min.

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