Station facilities

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General service information
Staffing Level
unstaffed
Closed Circuit Television

No
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office

No
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Validator
Yes
Penalty Fares
AW
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

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Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
Staff Help Available
Yes

There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines

No
Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
Nearest Stations With More Facilities
CDF
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category B1.

Step free access is available to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a long moderately shallow ramp from Pwllmelin Road.

Step free access is available to Platform 2 (to Radyr) via a long moderately shallow ramp from Fairwater Road. 

Both platforms are connected via a footbridge with steps.


Coverage: partial Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

No
Assisted Travel

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.

Parking information
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 0
Sheltered: No
Cctv: No
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on Pwllmelin Road.

Passenger services
Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Live departures and arrivals

Overview

The Fairwater region of Cardiff is served by this station opened in 1987 to handle the City Line’s passenger service which carries nearly 100,000 people every year.

The area known as Fairwater lies to the western edge of Cardiff and is served by a total of 3 stations, the others being Danescourt and Waun-Gron Park to the south. Several famous sportsmen originate from this area of Cardiff, including the international rugby union player Terry Holmes, and John Toshack, the former Welsh football manager. Lying just a short hop from Cardiff, why not use Fairwater as your base to explore all that the city has to offer?

 

  • How long does it take to get from Fairwater Station to Cardiff Airport?

    • It takes a little over an hour to travel by train from Fairwater Station to Cardiff Airport.

  • How long does it take to walk from Fairwater Station to Cardiff centre?

    • Taking approximately an hour, you can reach Cardiff city centre from Fairwater Station going via Cowbridge Road.

  • What car parking facilities are available at Fairwater Station?

    • There are no car parking facilities here.

  • What facilities are there for bike storage at Fairwater Station?

    • Fairwater Station lacks facilities to store bikes.

  • What other facilities are available at Fairwater Station?

    • Disabled access - the station is completely step-free, and ramps and induction loops are available