Cathays Train Station
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Cathays Train Station
Address
Cathays StationPlas-y-Parc
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 3LU Get directions in Google Maps
Station overview
Ticket office
Ticket machine
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| Ticket office information | Entrance to Pontypridd bound platform. |
| Ticket office opening hours | Saturday: 09:30 to 15:30 Sunday: Closed |
| Self service ticket machines |
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| Collection of pre-purchased tickets |
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| Service | Information |
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| British Transport Police | 0800 40 50 40 |
| CCTV |
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| Rail Replacement Service | The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union. |
| Information Systems |
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| Service | Information |
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| Cathays station customer services | Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website. |
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| Lost property |
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| Lost property contact details |
URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ Telephone: 03333 211 202 |
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| Lounge |
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| Seating area |
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| Waiting rooms |
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| Trolleys |
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| Refreshment facilities |
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| Toilets |
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| Baby changing |
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| Pay phone |
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| Public Wi-Fi |
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| Post box |
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| Tourist information office |
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| Cashpoint |
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| Bureau de change |
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| Shops |
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| Showers |
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| Helpline information |
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. Monday to Sunday: 08:00 to 20:00 |
| Helpline contact details | 03333 211202 |
| Customer help points available |
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| Customer help points information | On the Pontypridd bound platform. |
| Staff help | There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train. |
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| Accessible ticket machines |
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| Accessible ticket machines information | The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time. |
| Accessible ticket office counter |
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| Induction loop |
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| Ramp for train access |
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| Accessible taxis |
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| Accessible public pay phones |
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| National key toilets |
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| Step free access coverage |
No Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service. |
| Impaired mobility set down |
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| Disabled parking |
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| Wheelchairs |
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| Ticket gates |
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| Car parking | |
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| Car parking available | |
| Bus services available |
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| Bus services information |
The nearest bus stop is on Park Place |
| Cycle storage available |
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| Taxi rank available |
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| Airport available |
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| Port available |
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