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Travel information for Cardiff University

All the public transport information you need to know for traveling in and around Cardiff.

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• Cardiff Police Station
• Motorpoint Arena
• Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
• Cathays Park, Cardiff
• Heath Park, Cardiff
• Museum Place, Cardiff
• Park Place, Cathays Park
• Corbett Road, Cathays Park
• Senghennydd Road, Cathays
• City Hall, Cathays Park
• Aberconway Building
• Aberconway Hall
• Aberdare Hall
• All Nations Centre
• Arts and Social Studies Library
• Bute Building
• Cardiff Royal Infirmary
• Education Centre, University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff
• Fitness & Squash Centre
• Law Building
• Students' Union
• Talybont Court
• Talybont Gate
• Talybont North
• Talybont South
• Talybont Sports Centre
• University Sport Pavilion
• University Sports Fields
• School of Journalism, Media and Culture

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Mytravelpass

Mytravelpass is a Welsh Government run scheme whereby any young person aged 16 - 21 can recieve at least a third off all bus travel in Wales!

All you have to do is apply on online  here  and the pass will be with you in 10 working days. Once you have received your pass, just show it to the driver on your bus!

All you need to apply is a Welsh address and a suitable photograph to upload.

You can find out more about the pass  here.

Cardiff is a small city and most reaches are accessible via walking. cardiff also serves as a hub for mose routes going through South Wales.

Plan your journey by using the journey planner at the top of this page or using our bus stop finder here .

As the name suggests, Cardiff Bus provides bus services within the city centre, its suburbs and to various destinations outside of the city (eg Newport, Penarth, Dinas Powys, Barry, St Athan and Llantwit Major).

Cardiff Bus network maps Cardiff Bus (services and timetables)

You can now bulk purchase 10 Adult single journeys for £18.00 via the Cardiff Bus app. 

Cardiff Bus have introduced a new bundle of 3 day tickets for £12 on the app also. 

To find out more about Cardiff Bus fares, please click here.

Newport Bus

There are a number of other bus and coach service providers providing services to and from Cardiff and the surrounding areas. 

Unirider is the flexible student bus pass that gives you cheaper travel anywhere within your zone - pay once and use it as many times as you like throughout the term.

Please click here to calculate the price of your Unirider ticket. 

Other Information

For any other long distance bus travel, please visit the National Express or Megabus website

The closest train station to Cathays Park is Cathays (4mins, 0.3miles) which is a direct link to Cardiff Central station. 

To plan a train journey, visit Traveline Cymru and select ‘train only’

For more information about ticketing, visit Transport for Wales

Plan Cycle Journeys

To plan a bike journey, visit  Traveline Cymru and click the bicycle icon. 

Cardiff is now home to NextBike!

There are many NextBike stations around the site. You can check where they are and the availability on our bus stop finder  here , just search for Cardiff Royal Infirmary. 

• £ 1  / 30 min
• Annual Price - £0
• First 30 minutes - £1
• Additional 30 minutes - £1
• Maximum Charge per day - £10 (24h)

To find out more about the how scheme works, please click here .

To find walking directions to any point on Cardiff University campus, use this interactive map .

Walking Routes

To plan a walking route, please use our journey planner  here  and select the 'walk' icon.

Information about the Cardiff University Safe Taxi Scheme can be found here .

Taxi Numbers

Premier (029 2055 5555) Dragon (029 2033 3333) Capital (029 2077 7777)

Cardiff now has Uber and Ola! Click the links to download the apps.

Uber -  Apple  /  Google Play

Ola -  Apple  /  Google Play

Travelling to Cathays/Maindy Park Campuses

Cardiff is served by the M4 and is easily accessible from all parts of Britain.

From the south west, take the M5 and from the south of England, follow major A roads to the M4.

From Scotland, the north of England and the Midlands, travel via the M50 to the M4.

Travelling east on the M4. Leave the motorway at Junction 32, follow the A470, signposted City Centre, into the Cathays area of the city.

Travelling west on the M4. Leave the motorway at Junction 29, follow the A48(M)/A48, signposted Cardiff East and South, to the A470. Follow the A470, signposted City Centre, into the Cathays area of the city.

Cardiff is well provided for in terms of  park and ride services . There are three locations to park your vehicle and hop on a bus to take you into the city centre. This is a cheaper alternative to city centre parking and takes away the stress of looking for a parking space.

Car Sharing

If you’re interested in car sharing, visit the  Cardiff University Liftshare Scheme.

If you need to check for service disruptions, please check the Traveline website.

You can call our Contact Centre agents on 0300 200 22 33

Visit our website www.traveline.cymru

We have a text message service available. Traveline text number 84268*

Download the Traveline Cymru app Available on iPhone and Android devices

* 84268 is a non-standard number which may cost more than a standard text and may not be included in any tariff bundles. Please check with your mobile operator.

** Your reply will be free to receive, providing the bus stops in question are located in Wales. For bus stops outside of Wales, you will be charged £0.25 to receive the reply.

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Transport around Cardiff

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For those due to move to Cardiff for university in the next year, or planning on visiting for an open day, you may want to know what transport options are available to and from or within the city. Cardiff is well-connected to cities across the UK and Europe as well as being served by local Transport to Wales trains and buses with Cardiff Bus . These options make a day trip to Barry Beach or even drinks at Cardiff Bay much easier and more accessible to Cardiff’s students. This blog has all the information you need on useful services and relevant discount options which will help you get around the area when your first move.

Take advantage of bus discounts 

• Get 30% off buses with a My Travel Pass card . Young people between the ages of 16 and your 22nd birthday, you can order a My Travel Pass card for free online with the Welsh Government’s My Travel Pass Scheme. This makes bus travel for young people more affordable and accessible.
• Tap on, tap off with a contactless card payment, Apple Pay or Google Pay to save time purchasing a ticket. When you enter the bus, tap the card receiver by the driver and when you exit, there will be a contactless receiver to your left. Find out more about how the fees are calculated.
• Cash or Card are accepted.
• There are great deals on the Cardiff Bus app which allow you to bulk buy single tickets at a lower price. Ideal for those visiting for a few days, you can purchase a 3-day Adult ticket to go’s within Cardiff and Penarth for £12.

Use the local train 

• For access to nearby areas, including Cardiff Airport, you can make use of the affordable and reliable local train services. However, b e aware of upcoming strikes and work on the lines, you can stay up to date .
• These local train options are useful and sustainable options which give students easy access to Cardiff and beyond. You can even use your national 16 to 25 railcard for 30% off fares.

Cardiff is very walkable 

With a compact, accessible city centre, Cardiff is a great example of a walkable city. This is better for you and the planet by encouraging you to walk rather than drive around the city. With everything you need within a 20-minute walk, there is much less need for a car or to rely on public transport to live independently.

Cheap and easy transport to London and other major cities

As well as the excellent public transportation in the city, Cardiff is also supplied with regular trains to London and across England and Wales. Additionally, Cardiff is served with reliable coach services from National Express, Flixbus and Mega Bus, with fast and affordable options. This is perfect for a quick weekend away or to visit home.

There are so many great transport options in and around Cardiff. This blog aimed to help get you started with knowing how to make the most of these options and save the most money while travelling in a more sustainable way.

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Just north of the city centre, Cardiff University in the Welsh capital is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. The campus is home to National Museum Cardiff, which houses both glorious Old Masters paintings and an extensive natural history collection. Nearby is Bute Park, a sprawling riverside green space home to an arboretum, Victorian gardens and a charming cafe.

Discover the Doctor Who Experience

Cardiff University is only half an hour on the bus from the amazing Doctor Who Experience, which draws visitors from all over the world to its action-packed interactive exhibition. Beginning in the Gallifrey Museum and journeying to the heart of the TARDIS, you'll help the Doctor destroy a terrifying monster. Don't forget to enjoy a picturesque waterside stroll around Argae Park, just Nearby.

Showstopping performances at Wales Millennium Centre

Near to Cardiff's historic docks in the Bay area, the Welsh capital's most iconic piece of contemporary architecture dominates the skyline. With eight arts organisations in residence, including the Welsh National Opera, it is one of the UK's leading cultural venues, hosting internationally important ballet, opera, theatre and musicals. Planning a trip to Cardiff? Travelodge Cardiff Central Hotel is in the heart of the city, while Travelodge Cardiff Atlantic Wharf Hotel is perfect for visiting the Doctor Who Experience.

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Published August 30, 2024

The University of Wyoming’s WWAMI Medical Education Program has capitalized on UW’s partnership with Cardiff University in Wales to build an exchange program that already has enriched the education of four Wyoming medical students.

UW and Cardiff began their strategic partnership in 2023 to bolster collaborative research projects, education programs and meaningful interdisciplinary work. Spearheaded through a joint effort by the Office of the President and the Global Engagement Office, the partnership aims to create and expand opportunities for faculty and student exchange.

Dr. Robert Monger, associate clinical dean of Wyoming WWAMI, developed an exchange with Drs. Katie Webb and Bethan Stephens, of Cardiff’s School of Medicine, with a vision of figuring out the best way to structure longitudinal integrated clerkships. These are an alternative model of medical clerkship, in which medical students stay six months in one location, as opposed to moving more quickly between facilities.

It’s a model that has proven effective in Wyoming, giving WWAMI students the ability to develop strong relationships at their locations, as well as unique opportunities for hands-on learning.

Monger, Webb and Stephens brought the exchange to life this summer, with financial support from UW and Cardiff collaborative seed fund. Faculty and students from UW and Cardiff took part in reciprocal exchanges in June and July.

“It was important from the get-go to have students involved,” Monger says.

The students selected from Wyoming WWAMI included Chantelle Barr, of Worland; Franklin Powell, of Jackson; Matthew Rasmussen, of Burlington; and Bradford Burns, of Story. Iphieroho Oneyibo, Morgan Nash, Jasmin Blight and Niamh Thomas were selected from Cardiff.

Wyoming to Wales

The first leg of the exchange occurred at Cardiff in mid-June. The students all stayed in the same house, which allowed them to build relationships beyond academic interests. The exchange group toured several rural clinics and hospitals, learning about the benefits and intricacies of the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) system, the centralization of medical technology in Welsh hospitals and cultural factors considered by providers.

“Not only do I understand the NHS more completely than I did before, but I also feel like I understand the U.S. health care system better,” Rasmussen says.

Of note was the focus on language preference, as many patients preferred to speak Welsh. Hospitals provided lanyards to indicate Welsh-speaking patients, and all the signs were in Welsh and English. Students and faculty also had the opportunity to speak to a patient about his satisfaction with being able to communicate with his doctors in Welsh.

An additional highlight for the Wyoming WWAMI participants was a visit to a transfer site created for refugees from Afghanistan.

“Although only a few hours long, this visit was an incredible experience,” Burns says. “Observing medicine done with the aid of an interpreter was a novel experience for me. I will never forget how thankful and humble the patients were with the physicians -- and how welcoming and interested they were in us as students.”

Wales to Wyoming

In July, the Cardiff group visited Wyoming. In contrast to the June visit, which stayed relatively central to Cardiff, the exchange group hopped in a van to visit longitudinal integrated clerkships across Wyoming. They visited clinics in Powell, Thermopolis and Fremont County, including a stop on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Cardiff students appreciated seeing the access to medical technology -- such as MRI machines and CT scans -- available at each clinic and hospital, as well as the hands-on roles WWAMI students were expected to take. At Wind River Family and Community Health Care, the group also discussed the cultural aspects of delivering health care to Native people.

Participants also took part in cultural activities at their respective sites, including a cricket match and a night of darts in Wales. The Cardiff group completed its trip with a final stop in Laramie, well-timed to coincide with Laramie Jubilee Days. The group met with UW President Ed Seidel and attended the Jubilee Days rodeo.

One goal for the exchange included comparing cultural differences and learning different perspectives not just on rural health, but on the idea of rurality.

“Rural in Wales is a 30-minute drive from downtown Cardiff,” Monger says. In contrast, when participants from Cardiff visited UW, they commented on the impression made on them by traveling such great distances by vehicle. Experiencing this firsthand allowed them to see how far some Wyomingites must travel to access health care.

The students and faculty plan to continue their working relationships.

“This collaboration is allowing sets of students the opportunity to experience rural health care delivery in other countries,” says Michelle Hilaire, interim dean of UW’s College of Health Sciences. “It can spark ideas and relationships that can foster driving innovation and excellence in future health care delivery. What a wonderful experience for all.”

Reflecting on her experience in the exchange, Barr adds: “This has changed the way I see health care and caring for people from different cultures, and it will definitely make me a better provider.”

About the Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program

The WWAMI Medical Education Program -- Wyoming’s medical school -- is a partnership between the University of Wyoming and the University of Washington School of Medicine. WWAMI is an acronym for the five states that participate in the program: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.

WWAMI reserves 20 seats each year for qualified Wyoming residents. Students accepted to the program spend 18 months on the University of Wyoming campus. The third and fourth years are spent at selected clinical sites throughout the WWAMI region. To learn more about Wyoming-WWAMI, go here .

About the UW-Cardiff Collaboration

The University of Wyoming Global Engagement Office invites faculty members from UW and Cardiff University to submit proposals for funding from a Strategic Partnership Collaborative Seed Fund to develop collaborative teaching, professional services projects or research projects that have clear outcomes and clear pathways to build and sustain the collaborations. The next call for proposals opens Monday, Sept. 9. For more information, email the Global Engagement Office at [email protected] .

About the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences

UW’s College of Health Sciences trains health and wellness professionals and researchers in a wide variety of disciplines, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, speech-language pathology, social work, kinesiology, public health, health administration and disability studies. The college also oversees residency and fellowship programs in Casper and Cheyenne, as well as operating a speech/hearing clinic in Laramie and primary care clinics in Laramie, Casper and Cheyenne.

With more than 1,600 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, the college is dedicated to training the health and wellness workforce of Wyoming and conducting high-quality research and community engagement, with a particular focus on rural and frontier populations.

Sol Bamba, former Cardiff City and Ivory Coast defender, dies aged 39

The former Cardiff, Leeds and Leicester defender Sol Bamba has died aged 39.

Bamba, who made 46 appearances for Ivory Coast and scored one goal, was working at Turkish club Adanaspor when his death was announced on Saturday.

“Our technical director Souleymane Bamba, who fell ill before yesterday’s match against Manisa Football Club, was taken to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital and sadly lost his battle for life,” Adanaspor said in a statement.

“Our condolences go out to his family and our community”.

Bamba finished his career at Middlesbrough, having played for Scottish clubs Dunfermline and Hibernian, Italian side Palermo and Turkish side Trabzonspor.

He retired in January 2023 and went into coaching, serving as assistant manager at Cardiff before taking up the role of technical director at Adanaspor.

Bamba was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2021, but was declared cancer-free after a course of chemotherapy.

Cardiff City , where Bamba won promotion to the Premier League in his first season, called his impact on the club “immeasurable”.

“It is with the deepest sadness that we have learnt this evening about the passing of Club legend, Sol Bamba. He was a hero to all of us, a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman,” the club said in a statement.

“This is absolutely tragic news. Sol Bamba has passed away at the age of just 39. Our deepest condolences to the family,” the Ivory Coast national football team said on Instagram.

Leeds United called him “one of the nicest people in football”.

“The thoughts of everyone at Leeds United are with Sol’s family and friends at this tragic time. Rest in peace Sol, you will forever be in our hearts.”

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Travel and expenses

Effectively fulfilling the role of the University in society can require an element of travel to be undertaken by students, employees and associates.

Alongside the potential benefits, any travel, whether UK or international also represents risks and impacts for the individual and organisation.

As a responsible institution, the University will seek to mitigate risks and reduce negative impacts as far as practical before approving travel requests. As one of Wales’ largest organisations, we believe that, rather than doing the minimum in order to fulfil our obligations, sustainability should be integral to the values of the University, be embedded in our operations and central in our engagement with stakeholders.

The Travel and Expenses policy and associated guidance aims to ensure that:

• travel is only undertaken when the risks and benefits have all been considered and appropriately authorised
• the environmental sustainability of University travel is given appropriate consideration
• travel costs represent value for money for the University and its funders
• expense claims are in line with HMRC guidance, so claimants do not incur any additional personal tax liability
• the expenses process is utilised for the reimbursement of legitimate expenses only (and is not utilised as an alternative method of procurement of operational goods and services).

The policy details what can and cannot be reimbursed to claimants for both travel and non-travel related expenses.

The policy is supplementary to the University’s Financial Regulations .

In the event of any conflict between the regulations and policy, the regulations will prevail.

Travel and Expenses Policy

This policy applies to all staff, students (excluding placements) and visitors travelling or incurring expenses on behalf of the University.

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