The cheapest and fastest trains from Cathays (CYS) to Taffs Well (TAF)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cathays (CYS) to Taffs Well (TAF) 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 Taffs Well (TAF) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cathays (CYS) for Taffs Well (TAF) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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 train and coach for Cathays (CYS) to Taffs Well (TAF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cathays (CYS) to Taffs Well (TAF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 8 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cathays (CYS) to Taffs Well (TAF) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:07 Cathays (CYS) | 0h13 | 05:20 Taffs Well (TAF) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Cathays (CYS) to Taffs Well (TAF) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cathays (CYS) to Taffs Well (TAF)
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 15:07 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cathays (CYS) to Taffs Well (TAF) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cathays (CYS) and Taffs Well (TAF) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Cathays (CYS) to Taffs Well (TAF) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cathays (CYS) and Taffs Well (TAF)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Travelodge
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from the car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) via a lane from Cardiff Road. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: In the car park next to the disabled parking bays.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From 8 March 2022 the rail replacement bus stops will move from the station car park to Cardiff Road. Towards Radyr: station side. Towards Trefforest: opposite side. Until 7 March 2022: Wait in the station car park
