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

The cheapest way to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff is to bus which costs £2 and takes 10 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Mermaid Quay and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nat West Building and arriving at John Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Mermaid Quay and Cardiff?

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?

The distance between Mermaid Quay and Cardiff is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

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

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

Mermaid Quay to Cardiff bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, depart from Nat West Building station.

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

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

Train or bus from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Mermaid Quay to Cardiff bus arrive?

Mermaid Quay to Cardiff bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, arrive at John Street station.

Where does the Mermaid Quay to Cardiff train arrive?

Mermaid Quay to Cardiff 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?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Cardiff Bay - Pontypridd / ...
8 min
£2–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nat West Building to John Streetbus 2
10 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mermaid Quay to Cardifftaxi 2.5 mi
7 min
£8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Mermaid Quay to Cardiffwalk 1.5 mi
28 min

Mermaid Quay to Cardiff by foot and train

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Queen Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, M & H Coaches operates a bus from Nat West Building to John Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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