Station facilities

  • Ticket machine
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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 Validator
Yes
Smartcard Comments

Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using 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

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

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
Nearest Stations With More Facilities
CDF
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category B2.

Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road.

Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient


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: 10
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: No
Location:

On Platform 1, Cardiff direction, there are Five Sheffield stands under a shelter, providing parking for up to ten bicycles.


Type: Stands
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is at the station entrance on Leckwith Road near the traffic lights.

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 

Near the centre of Cardiff lie Leckwith and South Canton, and Ninian Park station serves these pretty suburbs. The current station was opened to passengers in 1987, but the original was built in 1912, closing to regular services in the late 1930s.  Just five minutes walk from Cardiff City Stadium, the station was in use whenever football games were played.

 

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

It takes just over an hour to get from Ninian Park station to Cardiff Airport. From Jubilee Park, catch the train straight to the airport.

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

Following Ninian Park Road, the walk to Cardiff city centre takes around 20 minutes.

What car parking facilities are available at Ninian Park station?

There are no car parking facilities at Ninian Park station.

What facilities are there for bike storage at Ninian Park station?

Ninian Park station has sheltered spaces available for 4 bikes.

What other facilities are available at Ninian Park station?
  • Disabled access - step free access throughout the station, with ramps and induction loops available
Which popular destinations can be reached from Ninian Park station?