The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cardiff Bay (CDB) for Cathays (CYS) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 3 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 3 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£4 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
36m Average total duration Fastest 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:26 Cardiff Bay (CDB) | 0h11 | 15:37 Cathays (CYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS)
Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:56, the last at 19:26. The fastest train covers the 3 km distance in 6m.
Distance 3 km |
Average train duration 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 07:56 |
Last train 19:26 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Bay (CDB) and Cathays (CYS) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Cathays (CYS) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cathays (CYS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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