What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay is to train which costs £1 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £8 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsway GR and arriving at Avondale Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay?

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

How far is it from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £1.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay?

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Kingsway GR station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 19 min and costs £1. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus, which costs £2 and takes 30 min.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Avondale Road station.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

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Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Baytrain Cardiff Queen Street - Cardiff Bay / ...
19 min
£1
Line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GR to Avondale Roadbus 7
30 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Baytaxi 2.8 mi
6 min
£8–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Baywalk 1.8 mi
34 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Millennium Centrebus 6 / ...
25 min
£1–3
Line 27 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Law Courts RJ to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus 136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Millennium Centrebus 6 / ...
34 min
£2

Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay by foot and train

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Castle, Wales and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Cardiff Bus operates a bus from Kingsway GR to Avondale Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 25 min.

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