Cardiff Central Train Station
Address
Cardiff Central Station
Central Square
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 1EP
Ticket office opening hours:
Saturday - 05:40 to 21:30
Sunday - 07:30 to 21:30
| Time | Destination | Status | Platform |
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Station facilities
- Seated Area
- Station Buffet
- Toilets
- Baby Change
- Wi Fi
- Post Box
- Atm Machine
- Shops
Station overview
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Accessibility
- Accessible Public Telephones No
- Accessible Taxis No
- First Class Lounge YES Yes
- Help Points No
- Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter YES Yes
- Impared Access Staff YES Yes
- Impared Access Ticket Gate YES Yes
- Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
- Induction Loop No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down YES Yes
- National Key Toilets YES Yes
- Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
- Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
- Impaired Access Helpline Hours Monday - Sunday - 08:00 to 20:00
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Impaired Access Staff Help Hours
Monday - Friday - 04:00 to 01:00
Saturday - 04:00 to 00:30
Sunday - 07:00 to 00:30 -
Accesible Ticket Machine
Ticket machines are located at the Penarth Road entrance and on the concourse.
- Helpline YES Yes
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Helpline Contact Details
03333 211202
- Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Impared Access Ticket Gate
Accessible gate available at each set of ticket gates
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Impared Mobility Set Down
15 Spaces - (2 displayed bays on riverside car park). There are 20 minute bays in the Fish Jetty car park.
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National Key Toilets
The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to Platforms 0 to 8.
Coverage: whole Station - Step Free Access Coverage Whole Station
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Staff Help
Monday to Friday 04:00 to 01:00
Saturday 04:00 to 00:30
Sunday 07:00 to 00:30
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Airport
- Availability YES Yes
- Note The T9 Airport Express coach service departs from the bus stop at the rear of the railway station. The full timetable can be found http://www.trawscymru.info/t9/. The journey time is 40 minutes.
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Baggage Services
- Left Luggage: Available No
- Left Luggage: URL http://www.tfwrail.wales
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Bus information
- Bus Service: Availability YES Yes
- Bus Service: Note There is currently no central bus station. Bus services depart and arrive at stops around the city centre. Click on the link to see a list of routes and timetables (http://www.cardiffbus.com/english/servicelisting.shtml#_subnav01)Buy a Cardiff PlusBus ticket with your train ticket for discount-priced unlimited bus travel around the town. For details visit www.PlusBus.info (http://www.PlusBus.info)
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Cycle Storage
- Availability YES Yes
- Closed Circuit TV YES Yes
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Location
Cycle parking is available at a number of locations at Cardiff Central. Sheffield stands are provided at the east end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7. Sheffield stands are also located outside the southern entrance to the station. Wheelgrip stands and a shelter is located in the Riverside/Fish Jetty Car Park - adjacent to platform 0
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Note
Sheltered stands are available on each platform.
- Sheltered YES Yes
- Spaces 156
- Type Stands
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Dining and Shopping
- Dining & Shopping: Shops YES Yes
- Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes
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Mail and Express Services
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Post Box: Note
At the Penarth Road entrance and also in the main concourse.
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Post Box: Note
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Phones, Internet & Wi-fi
- Station Amenities: Telephone No
- Web Kiosk: Available No
- Telephone: Usage Type Cards And Coins
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Parking
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Car Parking Details
Parking 1:
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Penarth Road
Spaces: 193
Number Accessible Spaces: 8
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No
Open:
Monday - Sunday - open 24h
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
Parking 2:
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Riverside
Spaces: 110
Number Accessible Spaces: 7
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Open:
Monday - Sunday - open 24h
Url: http://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
Parking 3:
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Brewery Car Park
Spaces: 44
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: Yes
Open:
Monday - Sunday - open 24h
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
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Car Parking Details
Parking 1:
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Priority Lounge Information
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First Class Lounge: Note
Located on Platform 1
All First Class tickets accepted.
A comfortable modern lounge, with information screens, complimentary refreshments and a dedicated customer host ready to serve you.
Wi-Fi is available.
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First Class Lounge: Note
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Restrooms
- Toilets YES Yes
- Baby Change YES Yes
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Toilets Note
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Station Location & Directions
- Latitude 51.47602662
- Longitude -3.179311548
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Station Seating Areas
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First Class Lounge Hours
Monday - Friday - 06:00 to 18:30
Saturday
Sunday
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First Class Lounge Hours
Monday - Friday - 06:00 to 18:30
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Station Information
- ATM YES Yes
- Baby Change YES Yes
- Bureau De Change No
- Lost Property YES Yes
- Post Box YES Yes
- Shops YES Yes
- Seated Area YES Yes
- Station Buffet YES Yes
- Showers No
- Trolley No
- Wifi YES Yes
- Waiting Room YES Yes
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Lost Property
Phone number: 03333 211 202
Operator Name: a href="https://tfw.missingx.com/" Transport for Wales/a - Lost Property: URL https://tfwrail.wales/lost-property
- Customer Service Note Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the customer webform at www.tfwrail.wales (https://tfwrail.wales)
- Information Systems DepartureScreensAnnouncementsArrivalScreens
- Lost Property Number 03333 211 202
- Staffing Level YES Yes
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Subway/transit
- Metro: Availability No
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Ticketing Hours
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Ticket Office Hours
Saturday - 05:40 to 21:30
Sunday - 07:30 to 21:30
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Ticket Office Hours
Saturday - 05:40 to 21:30
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Ticketing Services & Information
- Oyster Pre-Pay No
- Ticket Machine YES Yes
- Customer Service Note At the Penarth Road entrance and on the concourse.
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Penalty Fares
Train Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy -
Smartcard Notes
Smartcard Issued: No
Smartcard Validator: Yes
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Taxi Information
- Availability YES Yes
- Note Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
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Local Taxis
Cardiff Central: Rail Station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
Cardiff Phone 029 2090 9090 Dragon Phone 029 2033 3333 Bay Phone 029 2035 0350
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Other transportation
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Rail Replacement Services
The rail replacement bus stop is at the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance).
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Rail Replacement Services
About the station
Though the site was originally built in the mid-19th century, the modern Cardiff Central station we recognise today was built in the 1930s as part of a redesign by Great Western Railway – hence why the name is carved into the building itself. That renovation brought about the stone booking all with art deco light fittings – a throwback to the golden age of railway travel. The largest and busiest station on Wales, Cardiff Central offers services all around the UK.
Things to do in Cardiff
A port town in South Wales, Cardiff has it all. From spectacular scenery and architecture to great food and drink, it’s a dynamic metropolis with a huge amount of energy. It’s the capital of Wales and ‘Europe’s youngest capital city’, making it a hub of history and culture. Whether you visit by train on a day trip or for the whole weekend, you’ll find plenty to do here.
The great thing about Cardiff is that, due to its size, you can explore most of the attractions on foot. The National Museum and Cardiff Castle are both within walking distance of the train station – and both are free! The Wales Millennium Centre is often home to musicals and plays, while sports fans have to visit the iconic Principality Stadium, where the Welsh rugby team put on a play of their own.
Whatever your shopping preferences, you’ll fall in love with Cardiff. Whether you’re there for the big brands, independent shops, new clothes or vintage, the city has your back. St David’s Shopping centre is one of the UK’s largest shopping malls, and is home to all your high street favourites. Head to the Victorian arcades for independent boutiques, and discover something you won’t find anywhere else. There are also some great markets scattered around the city centre, so get your bargaining hat on.
Cardiff is a city that loves to entertain, which is why there are plenty of great places to eat and drink. You can discover fantastic street food places serving an array of cuisines and local favourites. You might also stumble upon a Michelin starred restaurant or two, with some of the UK’s best chefs finding their home in Cardiff. If you can only go to one place, though, make sure it’s Fabulous Welshcakes – not prizes if you guess what they serve, but they’re fabulous!
