How to get toCardiff Castlecar-free

Visit Cardiff Castle car-free

It’s easy to get to Cardiff Castle car-free.

Cardiff Castle is 10 minutes’ stroll away from Cardiff Central Station. Look out for signs in the city centre.

There are trains to Cardiff from all over Wales, London Paddington, Portsmouth, Manchester, Nottingham and elsewhere. If you travel by train, a Cardiff PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited travel around the city by bus.

Hourly bus T4 from Merthyr Tydfill stops outside the entrance and several other buses stop nearby at Castle Bridge.

Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.

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Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains.

About Cardiff Castle

Two millennia of history in one easy-to-visit attraction: from 1st century Roman fort to World War II air raid shelters via the Norman keep, medieval palace and lavish Victorian Gothic mansion that are still there today.
For more car-free ideas near Cardiff, see our guide

For any queries about visiting contact Cardiff Castle on 029 2087 8100 or cardiffcastle@cardiff.gov.uk

Address: Cardiff Castle, Castle St, Cardiff CF10 3RB. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.