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Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Essex Road (EXR)

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32

train journeys
per day

132

miles (213 kms)

3hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

05:38 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Essex Road (EXR)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Cathays and Essex Road , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cathays to Essex Road is approximately 132 miles (213 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 51 mins.

GWR, Transport for Wales, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Essex Road.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cathays to Essex Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Cathays to Essex Road Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:38
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    09:18
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    3 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    09:43
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    07:01
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    10:13
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    07:31
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    10:43
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    08:00
    3 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    11:13
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    08:16
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    11:28
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    09:01
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    11:59
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    09:31
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    12:43
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    10:01
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:59
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    10:16
    3 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    13:43
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    11:01
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    13:59
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    11:31
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    14:43
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    12:01
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    15:13
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    12:31
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    15:43
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    16:08
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    13:31
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    16:38
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    16:59
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    14:31
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    17:29
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    15:01
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    18:08
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    15:31
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    18:38
    Cathays
    Essex Road
    Cathays to Essex Road

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 Essex Road Station

Station name Essex Road (EXR)
Address Essex Road station, 181 Essex Road, Islington, Greater London, N1 2SU
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Weekend 06:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cathays and Essex Road

The travel time between Cathays and Essex Road by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 51 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cathays and Essex Road vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Cathays and Essex Road 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 & Essex Road. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Transport for Wales, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Essex Road.

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