Discover Cardiff Central, located at 51.476, -3.17931.This bustling train station provides easy access to destinations across the UK, making it a popular choice for both commuters and travelers. With a range of amenities and services available, including shops, restaurants, and ticketing facilities, Cardiff Central provides a convenient and comfortable travel experience.
Whether you're heading to work or embarking on an adventure, Cardiff Central is the perfect starting point for your journey. Plan your trip today and experience all that this vibrant station has to offer.
Station details & facilities
Facilities
ATM Machine
ATM Machine
Yes
Location
Located outside the main entrance.
Bureau de Change
No
Bicycle Hire
Bicycle Hire
No
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking
Spaces: 90
Sheltered Cycle storage
Yes
CCTV: Yes
Location
East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
Storage type
Stands
Public Wifi
Public Wifi
Yes
Pay Phone
Pay Phone
Yes
Notes
CARDS_AND_COINS
Post box
Post box
No
Refreshments
Refreshments
Yes
Notes
Cold drinks vending machine. Hot drinks vending machine. Food vending machine. Food outlet (Seating available).
Seating Facilities
First Class Lounge
Seating area
Yes
Waiting Rooms
Yes
Location
On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Toilet
Toilet
Yes
Location
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
Tourist information office
Tourist information office
No
Trolleys
Trolleys
No
Services
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket office opening
No
Top up Oyster pay as you go here
No
Use Oyster pay as you go here
No
Transport links
Taxi rank
From Tuesday 20 September 2022, the taxi rank is located on Penarth Road, under the railway bridge. When exiting the main station entrance (Central Square), turn right and right again under the railway bridge by Viva Brazil. For further information click here and scroll to "Cardiff Central Station taxi rank relocation".
Accessibility and mobility access
Customer help points
No
Staff help
Yes
Notes
Monday to Friday 04:00 to 01:00 Saturday 04:00 to 00:30 Sunday 07:00 to 00:30
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Accessible ticket office counter
Yes
Ramp for train access
No
Accessible taxis
Yes
Notes
From Tuesday 20 September 2022, the taxi rank is located on Penarth Road, under the railway bridge. When exiting the main station entrance (Central Square), turn right and right again under the railway bridge by Viva Brazil. For further information click here and scroll to "Cardiff Central Station taxi rank relocation".
Accessible toilets
Yes
Location
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
Impaired mobility setDown
Yes
Wheel chairs
Yes
General services information
Customer service
No
Left luggage
No
Lost property
Yes
Notes
03333 211 202
Departure and arrivals from
Departures
Arrivals
| Train | Time | Platform | Status | |
| from | Ebbw Vale Town | 07:44 | 4 | On time |
| from | Swansea | 08:06 | 4 | On time |
| from | Cheltenham Spa | 08:23 | 3 | On time |
| from | Barry Island | 08:25 | 7 | On time |
| from | Radyr | 08:28 | 7 | On time |
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