Cardiff Bay Train Station

Cardiff Bay Train Station

Train services connecting Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central

Cardiff Bay Railway Station provides a direct rail connection between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central. Operated by Transport for Wales, the station offers frequent services making it one of the easiest ways to travel between the Bay and Cardiff city centre.

Location

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 area

The station is located within walking distance of Mermaid Quay, Wales Millennium Centre and the Senedd.

Train Services

Cardiff Bay Railway Station is served by Transport for Wales (TfW).

Regular trains operate between:

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Queen Street
Cardiff Central

Journey time to Cardiff Central is typically around 12 minutes.

Service Frequency

Trains generally run every 12–15 minutes during peak times and every 15–30 minutes off-peak.

(You can keep this general unless you want live timetable detail.)

Operator

Train services are operated by Transport for Wales.
For up-to-date timetables and ticket information, visit:
https://tfw.wales

Good To Know

Cardiff Bay Railway Station is a small, unstaffed station serving the waterfront and Butetown areas. Originally opened in 1844 as Cardiff Bute Dock, it remains an important link between Cardiff Bay and the city centre, handling over one million passengers each year.

The station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Wales Millennium Centre, the Senedd and the main attractions of the Dock area, making it a convenient arrival point for visitors.

Tickets can be purchased from the on-site ticket machine, online in advance or via the Transport for Wales mobile app. Step-free access is available for passengers with reduced mobility.