Trains from Cardiff Central to Cathays from $3.90*

Trains from Cardiff Central to Cathays from $3.90*

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Cardiff Central to Cathays Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Cathays? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $3.90, with average prices for this route around $4.05. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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05:24
Cardiff Central
05:30
Cathays
6m, DirectTransport for Wales
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05:56
Cardiff Central
06:02
Cathays
6m, DirectTransport for Wales
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06:08
Cardiff Central
06:14
Cathays
6m, DirectTransport for Wales
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06:26
Cardiff Central
06:32
Cathays
6m, DirectTransport for Wales
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06:30
Cardiff Central
06:37
Cathays
7m, DirectTransport for Wales
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06:34
Cardiff Central
06:44
Paris
10m, Changes requiredTransport for Wales
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Cardiff Central to Cathays Train Route Details

The Cardiff Central to Cathays train ticket is from $3.90. The average travel time is 6m, covering a distance of approximately 2 km. There are usually 93 daily trains provided by Transport for Wales. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:24
Last train
Last train
23:45
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
6m
Distance
Distance
2 km
Price
Price
$3.90*
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Train operators

Cardiff Central to Cathays Train Travel Guide

Cardiff Central to Cathays Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Cathays

Every day, up to 93 train depart from Cardiff Central and arrive in Cathays, with the shortest journey taking 6m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Cathays

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Cathays. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Traveling during off-peak hours

The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Cardiff Central to Cathays usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Central to Cathays. You can choose the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.