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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cathays (CYS)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£2
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
6 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
1 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Central (CDF) to Cathays (CYS) will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cathays (CYS), including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 1 km distance in an average of 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 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.
G3988320:330h06Cardiff Central (CDF)20:39Cathays (CYS)£21One-way0 changes- W4444820:270h06Cardiff Central (CDF)20:33Cathays (CYS)£21One-way0 changes
- G3877620:000h07Cardiff Central (CDF)20:07Cathays (CYS)£21One-way0 changes
- G3988320:330h06Cardiff Central (CDF)20:39Cathays (CYS)£21One-way0 changes
- W4444820:270h06Cardiff Central (CDF)20:33Cathays (CYS)£21One-way0 changes
- G3877620:000h07Cardiff Central (CDF)20:07Cathays (CYS)£21One-way0 changes
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cathays (CYS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cathays (CYS) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38754 | On time 14:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h07 | 14:37 Cathays (CYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y61519 · G39710 | On time 14:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h10 | 14:44 Cathays (CYS) | 1 change | |
| W44639 | On time 14:56 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h06 | 15:02 Cathays (CYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38776 | On time 20:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h07 | 20:07 Cathays (CYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W44448 | On time 20:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h06 | 20:33 Cathays (CYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39883 | On time 20:33 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h06 | 20:39 Cathays (CYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cathays (CYS)
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Take a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cathays (CYS) and enjoy the approximately 1 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 08:00.
Distance 1 km |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 8:00 |
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