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A mini guide to
Cardiff Bay: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Cardiff Bay
Stops and stations
Getting to Cardiff Bay
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bay | Transport for Wales | Station at the north end of the bay area, with a regular service from Cardiff Queen Street |
| Waterbus stop, Mermaid Quay | Cardiff boat tours | In front of Mermaid Quay and the Pierhead Building; boats run to Bute Park in the city centre |
| Cardiff Bus | Cardiff Bus | Buses link the bay with the city centre; pay by app, contactless or exact cash |
Within walking range
Stations near Cardiff Bay
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Cardiff Bay, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Central | Rail station (Transport for Wales Rail) | 1.8 km | about 21 min |
| Grangetown | Rail station (Transport for Wales Rail) | 1.8 km | about 21 min |
| Cardiff Bus Interchange | Bus or coach station (Transport for Wales) | 1.8 km | about 22 min |
| Cardiff Queen Street | Rail station (Transport for Wales Rail) | 2.2 km | about 26 min |
| Cogan | Rail station (Transport for Wales Rail) | 2.5 km | about 30 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read Nov 1, 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- City centre and Cardiff Castle: 2.2 km from Cardiff Bay, about 26 min on foot
- Cathays Park and Roath: 3.5 km from Cardiff Bay, about 42 min on foot
- Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff: 4.1 km from Cardiff Bay, better by public transport
Reaching Cardiff
Official travel information
Cardiff has its own airport, direct trains from London and the rest of Britain, coaches and the M4. Always check the operator for current times, fares and disruption.
- Traveline Cymru → — Journey planner for buses and trains in Wales
- Cardiff Bus → — City bus routes, tickets and the app
- Transport for Wales → — Trains in and around Cardiff, including Cardiff Bay and Cathays
- Visit Cardiff: travel around → — Walking, cycling, waterbus, taxis and maps
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Cardiff Bay. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Cardiff Bay
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Techniquest
Science discovery center in Cardiff Bay with hands-on exhibits, a science theater, a planetarium and a lab.
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
Landmark church building in Cardiff Bay, now an arts center with views over the waterfront.
Roald Dahl Plass
Bowl-shaped public space named after the Cardiff-born author, in front of the Wales Millennium Centre.
Cardiff
More areas to explore
Cathays Park and Roath
The Edwardian civic centre and National Museum, then student Cathays and leafy Roath Park
Open the mini guide →
Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff
Restaurant streets, riverside parkland, a cathedral village and the castles and museum beyond
Open the mini guide →
City centre and Cardiff Castle
The castle, the national stadium, a Victorian market and the arcades, all within a short walk
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Pierhead Building (Adeilad y Pierhead): Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0, source
- Cardiff Bay (area photo): GeraintTudur2, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Techniquest: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Norwegian Church Arts Centre: Michael Gwyther-Jones from UK, CC BY 2.0, source
- Roald Dahl Plass: Thomas Davey, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Cathays Park and Roath: User:Yummifruitbat, cropped by User:Ham, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
- Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff: Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- City centre and Cardiff Castle: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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