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A mini guide to
Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff
Stops and stations
Getting to Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bus | Cardiff Bus | Network across the city, including Canton and Llandaff; plan journeys with Traveline Cymru |
| Taff Trail | Walking and cycling route | Visit Cardiff says the trail runs through Pontcanna Fields and on north towards Brecon |
| Pedal Power | Bike hire | Visit Cardiff lists Pedal Power bike hire in Pontcanna, near the city centre |
Within walking range
Stations near Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Gardens Coach Station | Bus or coach station | 1.2 km | about 14 min |
| Ninian Park | Rail station (Transport for Wales Rail) | 1.6 km | about 19 min |
| Cathays | Rail station (Transport for Wales Rail) | 1.7 km | about 21 min |
| Waun-gron Park | Rail station (Transport for Wales Rail) | 1.8 km | about 22 min |
| Fairwater | Rail station (Transport for Wales Rail) | 2.1 km | about 25 min |
| Danescourt | Rail station (Transport for Wales Rail) | 1.4 miles (2.3 km) | about 28 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: 2.1 km from Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff, about 25 min on foot
- Cathays Park and Roath: 2.4 km from Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff, about 29 min on foot
- Cardiff Bay: 4.1 km from Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff, 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 Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Sophia Gardens cricket ground
Test cricket ground on the River Taff and home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
Chapter Arts Centre
Arts centre in Canton, opened in 1971, with cinema, theatre, exhibitions and a café-bar.
Cardiff City Stadium
Football stadium in Leckwith, home of Cardiff City and of the Wales national team.
Cardiff
More areas to explore
City centre and Cardiff Castle
The castle, the national stadium, a Victorian market and the arcades, all within a short walk
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Cardiff Bay
The redeveloped docklands: the Senedd, the Millennium Centre and a freshwater bay
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Cathays Park and Roath
The Edwardian civic centre and National Museum, then student Cathays and leafy Roath Park
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Pontcanna Fields and Llandaff Fields: Welshleprechaun, Public domain, source
- Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff (area photo): Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Sophia Gardens cricket ground: Daicaregos, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Chapter Arts Centre: Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Public domain, source
- Cardiff City Stadium: Jon Candy from Cardiff, Wales, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- City centre and Cardiff Castle: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Cardiff Bay: GeraintTudur2, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Cathays Park and Roath: User:Yummifruitbat, cropped by User:Ham, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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