Heol Hir Boys' School and Heol Hir Girls' School (1960–70s) Transport The district is served by two railway stations: Llanishen railway station (on the Cardiff Central to Rhymney Line) in the east and Ty Glas railway station (on the Cardiff Central to Coryton) in the west. Three bus routes serve Llanishen: 27 Thornhill from Central Station – operated by Cardiff Bus 28 from Station Road (Thornhill) or (Roath Park-Cathays-Central Station) – operated by Cardiff Bus 86 (Lisvane) – operated by Stagecoach Wales Government and politics Electoral ward Llanishen is part of an electoral ward with Thornhill, and is also a community of the City of Cardiff. There is no community council for the area. The Llanishen ward falls within the Senedd constituency of Cardiff North and the UK Parliamentary constituency of the same name. It covers some or all of the geographical areas of Llanishen and Thornhill. It is bounded by the wards of Lisvane to the northwest; Cyncoed to the southeast; Heath to the south; and Rhiwbina to the west. Representation Since 2017, Cardiff North has been represented in the British House of Commons by Anna McMorrin MP (Labour). Since 2011, Cardiff North has been represented in the Senedd by Julie Morgan MS (Labour). As of December 2022, Llanishen is represented on Cardiff Council by Councillors Gerry Hunt and Bethan Proctor (both Labour). Notable people The 16th-century Welsh bard Meurig Dafydd was born in Llanishen. The film director Richard Marquand (Jagged Edge, Return of the Jedi) was born in Llanishen. His father was Labour MP Hilary Marquand. Footballer Joe Jacobson was born and raised in Llanishen. Radio presenter Polly James grew up in the area. See also St Isan's Church References External links Communities in Cardiff