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Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Stafford (STA)

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61

train journeys
per day

101

miles (163 kms)

3hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

05:39 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Stafford (STA)

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On a typical weekday there are 61 scheduled rail journeys between Cathays and Stafford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 61 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cathays to Stafford is approximately 101 miles (163 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 27 mins.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Stafford.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cathays to Stafford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 6 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Cathays to Stafford

Journeys from Cathays to Stafford Today

  • Mon 24th Jun
    05:39
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:08
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    09:02
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:29
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    09:45
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:08
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    10:02
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:15
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    10:32
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:38
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    10:45
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:38
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:02
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:45
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    11:02
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:08
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:32
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:15
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    11:32
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:38
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:02
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:45
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:02
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:08
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:32
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:15
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:32
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:32
    3 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    12:45
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:38
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:02
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:45
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:08
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:32
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:15
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    13:32
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:38
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:02
    Cathays
    Stafford
    Cathays to Stafford

About Cathays Station

Station name Cathays (CYS)
Address Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cathays and Stafford

The travel time between Cathays and Stafford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cathays and Stafford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 61 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:39, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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Amenities on trains between Cathays and Stafford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cathays & Stafford. owever, there are 61 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Stafford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cathays and Stafford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.