Six Nations 2026

In February and March 2026, the Principality Stadium will host three exciting weekends of international rugby as part of the Six Nations. Whoever you’re cheering for, we’re here to get you to the game and home again, smoothly and safely.

Fixtures

Match	KO	Date	Location
Wales v Italy	16:40	Saturday 14 March 2026	Principality Stadium, Cardiff

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS

FOR THOSE TRAVELLING TO CARDIFF, VALLEYS AND VALE OF GLAMORGAN AFTER THE MATCH HEAD TO CARDIFF QUEEN STREET, NOT CARDIFF CENTRAL.

We will trial a new post match crowd management approach for the upcoming Six Nations Wales v Italy fixture aimed at improving the match day experience for fans and prepare for major works at Cardiff Central.

Queueing will start from 18:00 at both stations.

Accessibility assistance will continue to be available at Cardiff Central for both mainline and Valley passengers.

Check the drop-down list below to see if you should be heading to Cardiff Queen Street after the match.

Click here to check for your station

Aber
Abercynon
Aberdare
Bargoed
Barry
Barry Docks
Barry Island
Birchgrove
Brithdir
Cadoxton
Caerphilly
Cathays
Cogan
Coryton
Cwmbach
Danescourt
Dinas Powys
Dinas Rhondda
Dingle Road
Eastbrook
Energlyn & Churchill Park
Fairwater
Fernhill
Gilfach Fargoed
Grangetown
Heath High Level
Heath Low Level
Hengoed
Lisvane & Thornhill
Llanbradach
Llandaf
Llanishen
Llantwit Major
Llwynypia
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Vale
Mountain Ash
Ninian Park
Penarth
Pengam
Penrhiwceiber
Pentre-Bach
Pontlottyn
Pontypridd
Porth
Quakers Yard
Radyr
Rhiwbina
Rhymney
Taffs Well
Tir- Phil
Ton Pentre
Tonypandy
Trefforest
Trefforest Estate
Trehafod
Treherbert
Treorchy
Troed-y-Rhiw
Ty Glas
Waun-Gron Park
Whitchurch (Glamorgan)
Ystrad Mynach
Ystrad Rhondda

If you’re heading anywhere else, you’ll need to join the queuing system at Cardiff Central.

Why are we doing this?

The rear of Cardiff Central station will soon be redeveloped as part of the £140 million station enhancements project and Cardiff Crossrail programme, meaning the space previously used for post-match queuing for these routes will no longer be available.

Why now?

This event gives us the perfect opportunity to test a smarter, more targeted approach to moving large numbers of fans out of the city. These changes give us the opportunity to engage with our customers more effectively on the day, with teams on the ground making sure everyone gets to the right place. We’ll continue to adapt our plans based on what we learn from the trial.

We recognise that this represents a change for passengers and ask that all passengers continue to check before travelling and remain respectful to our frontline staff who are there to help everyone get home safely.

How will it benefit you?

We understand that this is a big change for you and while the trial means a longer walk for some fans, the move to Cardiff Queen Street comes with its benefits including:

Dedicated queues for every line of route - we will be able to effectively split the queues to make sure you’re loaded onto the service you need as soon as possible. We know that sharing queues with other routes can be frustrating on event days. Operating from Cardiff Queen Street provides us with more space for queueing systems, meaning we can expand our queues from 3 to 9.
Pay as you go customers will be able to tap in at Cardiff Queen Street the ticket gates and out at their chosen destination - simple and hassle-free travel.

Arriving into Cardiff for the match?

There will be revenue queues in operation at Cardiff Central so please make sure you have your tickets ready for a speedy exit! For those using pay as you go there will be dedicated lanes where you can tap out with our revenue staff. You can purchase a ticket online through our app.

View where you can go with pay as you go

A one-way system around the station is in place to keep everyone safe and moving smoothly and swiftly. All customers will exit at the front of the station into the revenue queues. Changing platforms for a connecting service? No problem, just let our staff know and they can direct you straight to the platform you need.

Queueing at Cardiff Central after the match

There will be the below queues at Cardiff Central on Central Square:

London Paddington
Newport
Bristol Temple Meads
Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe
North Wales
Hereford
Birmingham
Swansea and West Wales
Maesteg

For services to Ebbw Vale and Cheltenham Spa please head to Riverside car park (Platform 0).

Queue maps detailing all this information will be circulated shortly.

Car park closures

Due to rugby games at the Principality Stadium, car park closures will be in place at Cardiff Central on the below dates.

Wales v Italy (Saturday 14 March 2026)
Riverside car park closed from 20:00 13 March 2026 to 04:00 15 March 2026.
Penarth Road car park closed from 06:00 11 March 2026 to 04:00 15 March 2026.

Cardiff Bus Interchange closure

The Cardiff Bus Interchange will close in line with road closures:

Saturday 14 March - 12:30 - 21:00

Service enhancements

We are working hard behind the scenes to strengthen and provide additional key services post event to get you home safely, all information will be on this page once confirmed.

Taxi rank changes

Saunders Road taxi rank will close on:

Saturday 14 March - 12:15 - 23:59

Post-match

	Buy Before You Board You must buy your ticket before getting on the train. To save time later, buy a return ticket on your way in. You can also buy your ticket on the TfW app or website tfw.wales. Revenue Protection Inspectors will be doing ticket checks before and after the game. Ticket and purchasing checks will take place post-event following the Six Nations matches at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. For those using pay as you go, you will be able to tap out at the end of the queuing system.
	Post-match queue A post-match queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central station. Passenger numbers will be restricted for return journeys, please be patient.
	Public safety Anyone under the influence of alcohol who is considered a threat to their own or public safety will be refused travel.
	Anyone who uses abusive language or threatening behaviour towards our customers or colleagues will also be refused travel.