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Trains from Shortlands to Cathays (CYS)

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30

train journeys
per day

137

miles (220 kms)

3hrs 37 mins

fastest journey

04:52 / 00:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Shortlands to Cathays (CYS)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Shortlands and Cathays , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shortlands to Cathays is approximately 137 miles (220 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 59 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shortlands to Cathays. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 37 mins.

Journeys from Shortlands to Cathays Today

  • Mon 27th May
    04:52
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    09:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    05:37
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    09:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    06:25
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    10:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    06:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    10:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    07:25
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    07:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    08:25
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    08:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    09:25
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    09:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    13:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    10:25
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    14:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    10:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    14:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    11:25
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    15:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    11:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    15:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    12:25
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    12:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    16:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    13:25
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    17:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    13:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    17:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    14:25
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    18:02
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays
  • Mon 27th May
    14:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    18:32
    Shortlands
    Cathays
    Shortlands to Cathays

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 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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Shortlands and Cathays

The travel time between Shortlands and Cathays by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 37 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shortlands and Cathays vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:29.

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Amenities on trains between Shortlands and Cathays 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 & Cathays. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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