Visiting UK

158745 at Cardiff Central
Originally uploaded by RPMarks

Trains from Cardiff to London run regularly from Cardiff Central train station to London Paddington train station.

Trains leave Cardiff Central train station for London Paddington train station every half hour at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour. Trains from London to Cardiff return every half hour at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.

The total train time from Cardiff to London is just over two hours.

NB: Weekend, evening and early morning trains from Cardiff to London run less frequently and often have a longer journey time.

Brecon Beacons
Originally uploaded by Still Burning

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brecon Beacons is to drive, as train transport in Wales is limited outside of major cities like Cardiff and Swansea.

Driving from Cardiff to Brecon Beacons only takes 40 minutes. Drive north out of Cardiff along Bute Park and then take the N Rd / A470 highway north until you reach Merthyr Tydfil at the southern end of Brecon Beacons National Park.

Detailed driving directions are here.

Bella Italia & Chiquito
Originally uploaded by riverofgod

Cardiff has no shortage of dining options. Some of the best restaurants in Cardiff are located in the newly-developed Cardiff Bay area, while others are located in the city center.

Here is my list of best restaurants in Cardiff:

ba orient restaurant

Thai House restaurant

Zushi restaurant

Bosphorus restaurant