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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Cheapest price on 03 Nov
- £3
- Average ticket price on 03 Nov
- £4
- Fastest journey on 03 Nov
- 8 m
- Average journey duration on 03 Nov
- 9 m
- Trains on 03 Nov
- 8
- Distance
- 1 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 8 trains from Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 1 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.
19:32 0h10 Cathays (CYS) 19:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) £3 1 One-way 0 changes15:08 0h08 Cathays (CYS) 15:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) £3 1 One-way 0 changes6:26 0h10 Cathays (CYS) 6:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) £4 1 One-way 0 changes9:32 0h10 Cathays (CYS) 9:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) £4 1 One-way 0 changes7:15 0h13 Cathays (CYS) 7:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) £4 1 One-way 0 changes
17:38 0h08 Cathays (CYS) 17:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) £4 1 One-way 0 changes15:08 0h08 Cathays (CYS) 15:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) £3 1 One-way 0 changes6:26 0h10 Cathays (CYS) 6:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) £4 1 One-way 0 changes19:32 0h10 Cathays (CYS) 19:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) £3 1 One-way 0 changes9:32 0h10 Cathays (CYS) 9:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) £4 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:38, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 1 km distance in 10m.
Distance 1 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 7:38 |
Last train 22:29 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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Live departures
Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:26 Cathays (CYS) | 0h10 | 5:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:26 Cathays (CYS) | 0h10 | 6:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:15 Cathays (CYS) | 0h13 | 7:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:15 Cathays (CYS) | 0h13 | 9:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:32 Cathays (CYS) | 0h10 | 9:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:08 Cathays (CYS) | 0h08 | 15:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:38 Cathays (CYS) | 0h08 | 17:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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