2024

DARK WALES TOURS

Tour Operators

Dark Wales Tours offers original guided tours and walks in the footsteps of history and ghosts! Special mention should be made of the Cardiff Castle Ghost Tours and the St Fagan's Museum Ghost Tours, which immerse you in the legends and ghost stories of Cardiff's surroundings. An absolute must if you want to discover or rediscover Cardiff from another angle... Be warned: these are strictly guided tours, not paranormal investigations or ghost hunts!

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2024

CARDIFF CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION

Train

Main station, Cardiff Central, provides easy access to most Welsh cities and some English cities. To the south: direct lines to Merthyr Tydfil from where you reach the city of Brecon, Swansea, the main city on the Gower Peninsula, Chepstow in the Wye Valley...

The journey from Cardiff to London Paddington takes about two hours (departure every half hour, round trip: between £40 and £100 depending on the period and time of day).

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2024

CARDIFF BUS

Coach operator

The local bus company runs the Cardiff and Barry routes exclusively. Tickets can be purchased at Cardiff Central Library (The Hayes) or directly on the bus (in cash, remember to top up, or by contactless credit card). Cardiff is very well served and the bus will take you quickly from the center to the bay, usually from 6am until 11pm on average. Don't hesitate to check their website for any disruptions or roadworks on your journey.

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2024

AQUABUS

Boat rental

To discover the Welsh capital from a new angle, the boat option can be a pleasant alternative. A bus boat that operates between downtown and Cardiff Bay, every day and all year round. From Bute Park, near Cardiff Castle; for an arrival in Mermaid Quay, in the heart of the bay. More than just a simple trip, you can take the 45-minute mini cruise option to discover the wonders of Cardiff Bay and the Wetlands Reserve. Practical: PMR access, dogs allowed, bicycles allowed.

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2024

CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airport and passenger services

The airport is located some 20 km south of Cardiff. There are direct flights to Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux. To reach the center of Cardiff, you can take the train from Rhoose station, which is close to the airport. Bus 905 takes you to the station, where you can catch a train to all major cities in Wales. Bus 304 also passes through the station and continues on to Cardiff city center.

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