The cheapest and fastest trains from Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- €3
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- €4
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 8 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 9 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 2
- 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 traveling 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 the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 2 trains from Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the 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 .
On Wed, Nov 04 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.

10:02 AM 0h10 Cathays (CYS) 10:12 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:38 AM 0h08 Cathays (CYS) 7:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers

7:38 AM 0h08 Cathays (CYS) 7:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:02 AM 0h10 Cathays (CYS) 10:12 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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 0 miles (1 km) distance in 10m.
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Journey facts
- Distance0 miles (1 km)
- Average train duration10m
- Cheapest ticket price€4
- Trains per day4
- Direct trains4
- Fastest train10m
- First train7:38 AM
- Last train10:29 PM
- Cheapest MonthNov
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Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cathays (CYS) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:26 AM Cathays (CYS) | 0h10 | 6:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Cathays (CYS) | 0h13 | 7:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Cathays (CYS) | 0h13 | 9:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:32 AM Cathays (CYS) | 0h10 | 9:42 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:08 PM Cathays (CYS) | 0h08 | 3:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:38 PM Cathays (CYS) | 0h08 | 5:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:32 PM Cathays (CYS) | 0h10 | 7:42 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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