Coryton to Grangetown (Cardiff) Walk

River walk

A walk of about 6 miles along the River Taff from Coryton station to Grangetown (Cardiff) station. Take the train to Coryton, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Grangetown (Cardiff).

Distance
6 mi
Time
2 hours
Train back
36min

The walk

From Coryton station, walk to the River Taff and follow the riverside path for 4.7 miles to Grangetown (Cardiff). Getting to and from the riverside path adds 0.9 miles away (about 1 mile on foot) in all.

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.

Getting there and back

At the end, trains from Grangetown (Cardiff) back to Coryton take from 36min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.

To Coryton from the cities

  • CardiffFrom 24min
  • BristolFrom 1hr 18min
  • SwanseaFrom 1hr 23min
  • BathFrom 1hr 43min
  • OxfordFrom 2hr 24min
  • LondonFrom 2hr 27min
  • BirminghamFrom 2hr 33min
  • ExeterFrom 2hr 49min

Good to know

How long is the Coryton to Grangetown (Cardiff) walk?

About 6 miles from station to station: 4.7 miles along the River Taff and 0.9 miles away (about 1 mile on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.

How long does it take to walk from Coryton to Grangetown (Cardiff)?

About 2 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.

How do you get back from Grangetown (Cardiff) to Coryton?

By train: the quickest journey from Grangetown (Cardiff) back to Coryton takes 36min.

How do you get to Coryton by train?

Coryton is 24min from Cardiff, 1hr 18min from Bristol, 1hr 23min from Swansea and 2hr 27min from London by train.