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 facilities
This is automated information from www.nationalrail.co.uk (opens in new window).
General service information
- Staffing Level
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unstaffed
- Closed Circuit Television
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No
- Information Services Open
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Mon-Fri
Saturday
Sunday - Customer Help Points
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No
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
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No
- Ticket Machine
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No
- 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
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No
- Smartcard Validator
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No
All station facilities
- First Class Lounge
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No
- Seated Area
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No
- Waiting Room
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No
- Trolleys
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No
- Station Buffet
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No
- Toilets
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No
- Baby Change
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No
- Showers
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No
- Telephones
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No
Usage Type: Cards And Coins - Wi Fi
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No
- Web Kiosk
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No
- Post Box
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No
- Tourist Information
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No
- Atm Machine
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No
- Bureau De Change
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No
- Shops
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No
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline
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03333 211202https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Induction Loop
- Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
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No
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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No
- Ramp For Train Access
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No
- National Key Toilets
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No
- Step Free Access
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noPartOfStation
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
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No
- Wheelchairs Available
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No
- 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.
Passenger services
- Customer Service
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Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the customer webform at www.tfwrail.wales
- Left Luggage
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No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Lost Property
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Yes
Operator Name: Transport for Waleshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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