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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mermaid Quay is to bus which costs £2 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mermaid Quay is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £8 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Mermaid Quay?

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 and Mermaid Quay?

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 to Mermaid Quay?

The distance between Cardiff and Mermaid Quay is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mermaid Quay without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

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 to Mermaid Quay bus from?

Cardiff to Mermaid Quay bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Mermaid Quay?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mermaid Quay is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 12 min.

Where does the Cardiff to Mermaid Quay bus arrive?

Cardiff to Mermaid Quay bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Millennium Centre station.

Where does the Cardiff to Mermaid Quay train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mermaid Quay?

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Cardiff to Mermaid Quay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Mermaid Quay by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Baytrain Cardiff Central - Cardiff Bay / ...
8 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Millennium Centrebus 6 / ...
12 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Mermaid Quaytaxi 2.3 mi
7 min
£8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cardiff to Mermaid Quaywalk 1.5 mi
28 min

Cardiff to Mermaid Quay by train and foot

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Cardiff Bus operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Millennium Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 12 min. First South & West Wales also services this route hourly.

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