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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage is to line 9 bus which costs £2 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £15 - £18.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westgate Street KD and arriving at Prospect Place. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dingle Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage?

The distance between Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay Barrage is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Dingle Road takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Westgate Street KD station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage?

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage is to train which takes 41 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus, which costs £2 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage bus arrive?

Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Prospect Place station.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay Barrage?

There are 1494+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay Barrage.

Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage - 5 ways to travel via train, and taxi

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

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 Central to Dingle RoadCardiff Central - Penarth / ...
41 min
£2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage5.6 mi
13 min
£15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage3.1 mi
1h
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Street KD to Prospect Place9
59 min
£2
Line 27 bus, train, line 305 bus
1. Take the bus from Law Courts RJ to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2136 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cogan
3. Take the bus from Penarth Tesco to Barrage305
1h 40m
£8–10

Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage by foot, bus, and train

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay Barrage.

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Distance: 4.9 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Dingle Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Cardiff Bus operates a bus from Westgate Street KD to Prospect Place every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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