Cardiff Getting Around

Getting around Cardiff
Cardiff is a particularly manageable city on foot. The city centre is compact. It is perfect feasible to spend a city break in Cardiff without using public transport at all. The tourist office and the internet are good sources of information on walking routes. The bay area is a popular spot for walking and boat trips. Longer Cardiff city breaks can make use of Cardiff buses and trains for visiting the surrounding resorts and the Valleys.

Sightseeing Tours
Cardiff sightseeing tours are a good way of getting to grips with the city and seeing the major sights like Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Bay and the Millennium Stadium. Cardiff tour buses normally pick up at the central bus and train stations and have several drop-off points.

Waterbus
The Waterbus is a great way to see the city from Cardiff Bay and is particularly popular with Directline-Citybreak customers. Cardiff Waterbus connects the city centre with Cardiff waterfront and Penarth. Look out for trips on the River Taff and Cardiff Bay cruises.

Taxis
The centre of Cardiff is quite compact so taxis are an economical and convenient way of crossing the city. Cardiff taxis are found at taxi stands and can be easily hailed in the street. Taxis are metered. A tip of around 10% is expected. Several private cab companies also operate in Cardiff. Pedal taxis are an unusual way of getting around Cardiff city centre.

Buses
Convenient shuttle buses connect the city centre with Cardiff Bay. Virtually every Cardiff bus service operates from the central bus station, which is next to the central train station. Cardiff buses start before 06.00 and run until around 23.30. Tickets cover various zones. Buy tickets from the driver with the exact money. 24 hour passes are available.

Train
You are unlikely to use Cardiff trains unless you plan a trip out to coastal resorts or the Valleys. Virtually every train leaves from Cardiff Central station. One day passes are available that combine bus and train travel

Bicycle
Bicycles can be hired if you feel like exploring further afield or following marked routes like the Taff Trail.

Getting to Cardiff airport
Cardiff Airport is 12 miles west of Cardiff city centre. Regular shuttle buses to Cardiff airport run from the main train and bus station. Several other buses connect Cardiff town centre with Cardiff airport.

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