Station facilities
- Toilets
- No
- Parking
- No
- ATM
- No
- Ticket office
- No
- Wifi
- No
- Ticket machine
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Shops
- No
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General service information
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Staffing Levelunstaffed
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Closed Circuit Television
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Customer Help Points
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Ticket buying and collection
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Oystercard Issued
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Use Oystercard
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Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard Validator
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All station facilities
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First Class Lounge
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
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Baby Change
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Showers
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Web Kiosk
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Post Box
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Tourist Information
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Atm Machine
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Bureau De Change
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Shops
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Accessibility and mobility access
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Helpline03333 211202https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help AvailableThere are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket MachinesThis machine does not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Nearest Stations With More FacilitiesCDF
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National Key Toilets
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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.
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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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.
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Parking information
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Cycle StorageSpaces: 0
Sheltered: No
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Rail Replacement Services
At the top of the ramp to the Cardiff bound platform on Fairwater Road
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Passenger services
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Customer ServiceContact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
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Left Luggagehttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Lost Property
Operator Name: Transport for Waleshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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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?
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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.
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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.
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What car parking facilities are available at Fairwater Station?
- There are no car parking facilities here.
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What facilities are there for bike storage at Fairwater Station?
- Fairwater Station lacks facilities to store bikes.
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What other facilities are available at Fairwater Station?
- Disabled access - the station is completely step-free, and ramps and induction loops are available
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