Station
Finding Cardiff Central station
Cardiff Central is located at Central Square in Cardiff city centre. It’s a Grade II listed building opened in 1850, easy to spot thanks to its grand stature and location in the heart of this historic city.
The station is on the South Wales Main Line. It’s the main station in Cardiff and a large transport interchange. You can access Cardiff Central most easily on foot, by bike or bus. You can also pay to use the car park. The station has step-free access.
Buy your Advance ticket directly with us for cheaper fares and no admin fees. Board your train at Cardiff Central to explore Wales and the UK.
Station message
Bristol Temple Meads ticket office availability:
Tuesday 2nd December 06:15 - 21:15
Friday 5th December 06:15 - 20:45
Saturday 6th December 06:15 - 19:45
Tickets can be bought from the ticket machine or digitally
Station facilities
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Parking
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Shops
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Step-free access
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Ticket machine
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Ticket office
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Toilets
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Wifi
This is automated information from www.nationalrail.co.uk (opens in new window).
General service information
- Staffing Level
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Full time
- Closed Circuit Television
- Yes
- Information Available From Staff
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Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point - Information Services Open
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- CIS
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- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Announcements
- Customer Help Points
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No
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
- Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
- Yes
- Ticket Machine
- Yes
- Oystercard Issued
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No
- Use Oystercard
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No
- Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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No
- Smartcard Issued
- Yes
- Smartcard Validator
- Yes
- Penalty Fares
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GW
All station facilities
- Seated Area
- Yes
- Waiting Room
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Yes
Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Trolleys
- Yes
- Station Buffet
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Yes
See the Station Retail Directory for Bristol Temple Meads station on Network Rail's website.
- Toilets
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Yes
Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15.
Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
Additional Ladies Toilets are located on Platform 10/12.
- Baby Change
- Yes
- Telephones
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No
- Wi Fi
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Yes
Free Network Rail Wi-fi - #FreeStationWiFi
- Post Box
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Yes
The Post Box is located by the main gateline
- Atm Machine
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Yes
The ATM machine is located in the Midland Shed, next to the side entrance to the main booking hall from the Friary.
- Shops
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Yes
Vending machines available
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline
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If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
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Staff assistance is available; please request assistance from any member of staff if you have not booked assistance in advance.
Mon-Fri 05:30 to 01:30
Saturday 05:30 to 01:30
Sunday 08:00 to 01:30 - Induction Loop
- Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
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Yes
Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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No
Please request staff assistance.
- Ramp For Train Access
- Yes
- Accessible Taxis
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Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible Public Telephones
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Public telephones are accessible
- National Key Toilets
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Yes
Radar Key available from station staff.
- Step Free Access
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Lifts to all platforms and facilities. Ticket office is also step free.
Coverage: whole Station - Ticket Gates
- Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Yes
Passenger assist meeting point is within the station reception in the booking hall.
- Wheelchairs Available
- Yes
- Assisted Travel
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We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Transport links
- Cycle Storage
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Spaces: 450
Sheltered: No
Cctv: Yes
Location:Cycle parking is available on Station Approach and within the long stay carpark. The long stay carpark holds up to 264 car park spaces and there is 116 cycle spaces on station approach outside Queen Anne Gate.
Annotation:Please note cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge.
Type: Stands - Rail Replacement Services
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Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Taxi Rank
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The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance.
To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors.
You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Onward Travel
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Buses can be found on the station forecourt and on the main road Temple Gate, situated at the bottom of Station Approach road.
To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors.
To reach Temple Gate; follow the footpath to the bottom of Station Approach. Bus stops are situated on both sides of Temple Gate.
Information on bus services, including city centre map, timetables and live service information can be found in the ticket hall.
Ferry services connecting Bristol city centre can be found at Temple Back East. To reach the landing stage; exit through the ticket barriers, walk through the ticket hall, and exit through the side entrance marked for The Friary.
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here.
- Airport
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A dedicated Airport Flyer bus service connects Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Airport, with the journey taking approximately 25 minutes. Buses operate 24 hours a day and at peak times, leaves up to every 8 minutes.
The Airport Flyer can be found on the station forecourt. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors.
For more information, including timetables and ticket prices, please click here.
Parking information
- Car Park
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Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 374
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:Accessible ticket machine is available at the car park. Step free access from the car park to the station
Cctv: No
Open:
Mon-Fri - 24h
Saturday - 24h
Sunday - 24h
Website: http://www.apcoa.co.uk
Passenger services
- Customer Service
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Please call our Customer Services Centre on 03457 000 125 (07:00-22:00 every day)
- Left Luggage
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No
- Lost Property
- Yes
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