Station message

Engineering Work - Rhymney Line

Rail replacement buses will be operating between Cardiff Central/Cardiff Queen Street and Bargoed/Rhymney on 6 and 7 December to allow essential testing of the Overhead Line Equipment. During this rail closure, all railway stations, station footbridges, and level crossings from Rhymney to Caerphilly will be closed and fenced off. Saturday 6 December: To Bargoed: Rail replacement bus from Cardiff Central - rear car park To Rhymney: Rail replacement bus from Cardiff Queen Street - Dumfries Place, next to Sainsbury's Sunday 7 December: Rail replacement buses will depart from Cardiff Central as normal, all stopping at Cardiff Queen Street.

For more information, visit Metro service changes | Transport for Wales

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Ticket machine
  • Wifi

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General service information
Staffing Level
unstaffed
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
If the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points

No
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office

No
Prepurchase Collection
Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Topup
Yes
Smartcard Validator
Yes
Smartcard Comments

Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.

Penalty Fares
AW
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi
Yes

Find WiFi Hotspots around Llanishen station

Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

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

No

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

Induction Loop

No
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.

Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category B2.

Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Rhymney) via the car park.  There are two routes onto the platform, one with a steep gradient and one with a moderate gradient. 

Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via a ramp with a steep gradient. 

Access between the platforms is via a roadbridge with a walkway but no pavement


Coverage: partial Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

No
Wheelchairs Available

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.

Transport links
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 0
Sheltered: No
Cctv: Yes
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is on the main road near the station.

Onward Travel

The nearest bus stop is on Station Road

Parking information
Car Park

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 42
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: Yes

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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 North Cardiff suburbs of Llanishen and Lisvane are served by Llanishen station. Known as the home of tax offices, which is one of the tallest buildings in north Cardiff, before the HMRC's move to the centre of town.

The station, opened in 1871, is part of the Valley Line network, and sees over 200,000 passengers every year.

 

How long does it take to get from Llanishen station to Cardiff Airport?

The train journey to Cardiff Airport from Llanishen station takes around an hour and a half.

How long does it take to walk from Llanishen station to Cardiff city centre?

Walking via Station Road, the walk from the station to the shopping centre in Llanishen takes approximately five minutes.

What car parking facilities are available at Llanishen station?

There are 42 car parking spaces at Llanishen station.

What facilities are there for bike storage at Llanishen station?

There are no facilities for bike storage at Llanishen station.

What other facilities are available at Llanishen station?
  • Disabled access - step-free throughout, ramps are available, as are wheelchairs and induction loops