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 bus which costs £2 and takes 24 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 £9 - £11.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westgate Street KD and arriving at Millennium Centre. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 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 18 min and costs £2 - £4.

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 Westgate Street KD 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 18 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Millennium Centre 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff BayCardiff Queen Street - Cardiff Bay / ...
18 min
£2–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Street KD to Millennium CentreSky
24 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay2.8 mi
6 min
£9–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay1.8 mi
34 min
Bus via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Millennium Centre6 / ...
25 min
£2
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Law Courts RJ to Millennium CentreSky
25 min
£2
Line 27 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Law Courts RJ to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 325 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Millennium Centre6 / ...
29 min
£2

Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay by foot and train

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18 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 18 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 £2–4 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Cardiff Bus operates a bus from Westgate Street KD to Millennium Centre hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 18 min.

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