Whether football's your game or you’re a die-hard rugby fanatic, there’s nothing like seeing the game in person. If you’re heading to a home game or an away match, travelling by train can be one of the quickest and easiest ways to get there.
Here are tips and advice on travelling for football and rugby games. Find your train today with the TfW journey planner.
Tips and advice for travelling on a match day
Match day travel can be very busy. But if you’re prepared, the train can be a quick and easy way to get there.
Follow the below tips for hassle-free travel:
- Check our live updates before travelling. Use the live updates tool to see the latest travel information before you set off.
- Buy in advance for the most affordable tickets. Buy an Advance ticket up to 12 weeks ahead of travel.
- Use a Railcard. Save up to a third with a Railcard.
- Get there early. Get to the station 20 minutes before your train is due to make sure you have plenty of time to get to the right platform.
- Have your tickets ready. Whether they’re on your phone or a paper ticket, please have them ready for inspection.
- Travel light when possible. Keep baggage to a minimum to avoid disruption.
- Plan how you’ll get to the stadium. Walking, bus or a taxi. Have a plan that suits you.
- Give yourself time on the return journey. Don’t book the first train back. Make sure you have time to get back to the station.
For any help and advice when travelling, speak with our team. We’ll be happy to help.
Sports venues and stadiums in Wales
Wales is home to some sporting greats. Here are some of the most popular stadiums and venues across the nation.
Cardiff City Football Club, Cardiff
Team: Cardiff City and the Welsh national team
Closest station: Ninian Park
Home to Cardiff City, the stadium is one of the biggest in Wales. It’s in the Leckwith area and has a capacity of up to 33,280.
Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea
Team: Swansea City, and previously, Ospreys Rugby
Closest station: Swansea
With a 21,000-seat capacity, Swansea.com Stadium was built with the Morfa Retail Park in 2005 for national and international fixtures.
St Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea
Team: Ospreys Rugby and Swansea RFC
Closest station: Swansea
In Brynmill, Swansea, St Helen’s is a sports ground for rugby, cricket and football clubs. In 2025, it was announced that the Ospreys would return to St Helen’s, replacing the Swansea Cricket Club, based there since 1875.
Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
Team: Wrexham
Closest station: Wrexham General
The biggest stadium in North Wales, the Racecourse Ground is home to Wrexham Association Football Club. It has a capacity of 12,600 but is currently undergoing the development of the Kop stand to increase capacity.
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, Bangor
Team: Horse racing
Closest station: Wrexham General
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse is a left-handed horse racing track set in the North Wales countryside close to Wrexham, made for thoroughbred racing.
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Team: Glamorgan Cricket
Closest station: Cardiff Central
Home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club since 1967, Sophia Gardens is in the heart of Cardiff. It’s a world-class cricket ground and event space with a 16,000 capacity.
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