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Trains from Shortlands to Cardiff Bay (CDB)

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31

train journeys
per day

136

miles (220 kms)

3hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

00:04 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Shortlands to Cardiff Bay (CDB)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Shortlands and Cardiff Bay , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shortlands to Cardiff Bay is approximately 136 miles (220 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 12 mins.

Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Shortlands and Cardiff Bay.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shortlands to Cardiff Bay. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Shortlands to Cardiff Bay Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    00:04
    8 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    08:24
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:16
    3 hrs 50 mins 4 changes
    09:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:51
    3 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    09:36
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:25
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    10:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:55
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    10:36
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:25
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    11:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:55
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    11:36
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:25
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    12:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:55
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    12:36
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:25
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    13:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:55
    3 hrs 59 mins 4 changes
    13:54
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:25
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    14:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:55
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    14:36
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:25
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    15:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:55
    3 hrs 59 mins 4 changes
    15:54
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:25
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    16:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:55
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    16:36
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:25
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    17:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:55
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    17:36
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:25
    3 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    18:06
    Shortlands
    Cardiff Bay
    Shortlands to Cardiff Bay

About Shortlands Station

Station name Shortlands (SRT)
Address Shortlands station, Shortlands Road, Shortlands, Greater London, BR2 0JA
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:30
Saturday 06:10 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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 Shortlands and Cardiff Bay

The travel time between Shortlands and Cardiff Bay by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shortlands and Cardiff Bay vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Shortlands 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 Shortlands & Cardiff Bay. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Shortlands and Cardiff Bay.

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