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How to get around

Cardiff is a very compact city and can easily be explored on foot, with the majority of the attractions, shops, restaurants, hotels and parklands all within a few minutes of each other.  To download a map of the city centre go to our 'How to get here' page.

 
bus
Cardiff bus run an extensive system throughout Cardiff and the area.  Cardiff bus station is located in the centre of the city on Wood Street, opposite the rail station and a short distance from the Millennium Stadium.  A regular bendy bus service connects Cardiff city centre with Cardiff Bay.
 
taxis
Black and white cabs are widely available around the city centre, with major taxi ranks located at Cardiff Central Station, Wood Street, St Mary Street and Greyfriars Road.
 
train
Regular trains run from Cardiff’s Queen Street station to Cardiff Bay and city stops including Cathays, Ninian Park and Llandaff.  trains from Cardiff central station link to towns in the Valleys and Vale of Glamorgan as well as high speed intercity links to London and cities in the rest of the UK. Find out more.
 
Velotaxi
Pedal powered taxis can be found at pick up points around the city, including Cardiff Central Station and the Cardiff Visitor centre in the Hayes.  They can take two passengers free of charge to most locations around the city centre.
 
Waterbus
The Waterbus runs services between the Millennium Stadium, Mermaid Quay and Penarth.  Fares cost £4 per adult and £2 per child for each leg of the journey, with services every half an hour from 11am-6pm, with extra services on Saturday nights and for events.
 
Car Parking
Numerous pay and display and multi-storey car parks are available in the city centre.  To park on the street in Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay areas you will need car park vouchers, these are available in shops, post offices and the Tourist Information Centres in the city centre and Cardiff Bay. Find out more.
 
Park and ride
A park and ride service operates from County Hall car park in Cardiff Bay to the city centre on Saturdays only. The service costs £3 per car. Additional park and ride services operate from Leckwith during major events and over the Christmas period. Find out more.

 

 

 



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