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Trains from Royston (RYS) to Cardiff Bay (CDB)

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28

train journeys
per day

140

miles (225 kms)

3hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

00:18 / 00:54

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Royston (RYS) to Cardiff Bay (CDB)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Royston and Cardiff Bay , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Royston to Cardiff Bay is approximately 140 miles (225 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 32 mins.

Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Cardiff Bay.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Royston to Cardiff Bay. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Royston to Cardiff Bay Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    00:18
    8 hrs 6 mins 4 changes
    08:24
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:08
    4 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    09:36
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:53
    4 hrs 13 mins 4 changes
    10:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:23
    4 hrs 13 mins 4 changes
    10:36
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:23
    3 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    11:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:23
    3 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    12:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:38
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    12:36
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:07
    3 hrs 59 mins 4 changes
    13:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:23
    4 hrs 31 mins 4 changes
    13:54
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:08
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    14:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:17
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    14:36
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:08
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    15:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:38
    4 hrs 16 mins 4 changes
    15:54
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:08
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    16:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:08
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    17:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:38
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    17:36
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:08
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    18:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:38
    3 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    18:24
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:08
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    19:06
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:38
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    19:36
    Royston
    Cardiff Bay
    Royston to Cardiff Bay

About Royston Station

Station name Royston (RYS)
Address Royston Station, Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:15 - 17:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
Address Cardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Royston and Cardiff Bay

The travel time between Royston and Cardiff Bay by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Royston and Cardiff Bay vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:54.

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Amenities on trains between Royston and Cardiff Bay can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Royston & Cardiff Bay. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Cardiff Bay.

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