Transport Link in Cardiff - How to Get Around

Bendy Buses - Cardiff Bus

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. Cardiff Bay is 1km from the city centre, and an easy walk. Alternatively there is a cycle path the entire length of Lloyd George Avenue, or a Bendy Bus which runs every 10 minutes.

Bus

Cardiff Bus run an extensive system throughout Cardiff and the area. Most routes follow an anti-clockwise route around the city-centre. A single ticket to anywhere in the city is £1.50 adult, and £1 child. A return ticket which allows a day's unlimited travel costs £3.00 adult and £2 child. Tickets are bought from the driver. You must have the exact monies as the drivers cannot give change.

Mobility Assistance

City Centre Mobility Assistance is a new electric vehicle scheme for those who need help accessing the city centre. The environmentally-friendly vehicles can carry up to three passengers each and travel around the city centre on a flexible route. Flag down a vehicle and get a lift to your chosen destination within the city centre or book a vehicle in advance on +44(0)29 2087 3888.

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.

Water taxis and boat trips

Visitors who wish to travel to/from the city centre to Cardiff Bay, have the option of travelling by the commuter service operated by Aquabus on an hourly basis to/from Cardiff Castle to Mermaid Quay in the Bay. To get to Cardiff Barrage - Penarth, or for sightseeing trips around Cardiff Bay the Cardiff Waterbus departs from Mermaid Quay.