Cardiff Central

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Station Message

Car park closures

Due to rugby games at the Principality Stadium, car park closures will be in place at Cardiff Central on the below dates. For more information tfw.wales/places/event

Wales v Fiji (10 November) Riverside car park closure from 20:00, 09 November until 04:00, 11 November Penarth Rd car park closure from 06:00, 07 November until 04:00, 11 November

Wales v Australia (17 November) Riverside car park closure from 20:00, 16 November until 04:00, 18 November Penarth Rd car park closure from 06:00, 14 November until 04:00, 18 November

Wales v South Africa (23 November) Riverside car park closure from 20:00, 22 November until 04:00, 24 November Penarth Rd car park closure from 06:00, 21 November until 04:00, 24 November

Station details

Bicycle parking
Yes
Storage Sheltered
Yes
Storage Location
Cycle parking is available at a number of locations at Cardiff Central. Sheffield stands are provided at the east end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7. Sheffield stands are also located outside the southern entrance to the station. Wheelgrip stands and a shelter is located in the Riverside/Fish Jetty Car Park - adjacent to platform 0
Storage Spaces
156
Storage CCTV
Yes
PlusBike (Cycle hire)
Cycle hire is provided by Brompton Bike Brompton Bike are located next to Marks and Spencer in the south west area of Central Square. Home - Brompton Bike Hire (bromptonhire.com)
Additional Notes
Sheltered stands are available on each platform.
Car Park
Yes
Free of Charge
No
CCTV Coverage
No
Car Park Operator
APCOA
Address
- - - - - -
Phone Number
No
Web Address
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
Note
No
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday - 24 hours All Bank Holidays - 24 hours
Number of Spaces
193
Daily Rate
No
Weekly Rate
No
Monthly Rate
No
3 Monthly Rate
No
Annual Rate
No
Taxis
The taxi rank is located on Saunders Road, to the north of the station and right off Central Square). Exit the station through the main north side entrance turn right and the taxi rank will be in front of you as you head eastwards.
Accessible Taxis
No
Impaired Mobility set down and pick up points available
15 Spaces - (2 displayed bays on riverside car park). There are 20 minute bays in the Fish Jetty car park.
Airport
The T9 Airport Express coach service departs from the bus stop at the rear of the railway station.
The full timetable can be found http://www.trawscymru.info/t9/. The journey time is 40 minutes.
Ticket Office
On the concourse. Monday - 05:40 to 21:30 Tuesday - 05:40 to 21:30 Wednesday - 05:40 to 21:30 Thursday - 05:40 to 21:30 Friday - 05:40 to 21:30 Saturday - 05:40 to 21:30 Sunday - 07:30 to 21:30
Height Adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Induction Loop
Yes
Ticket Machines
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Ticket machines are touchscreen.
Collection of Pre-Purchased tickets
Yes
Penalty Fares
Applicable Operators: Transport for Wales
Smart cards issued
No
Smart cards validated
Yes
Get Oyster cards here
No
Use Oyster pay as you go
No
Top up Oyster cards
No
Staff help available opening times
Monday to Friday 04:00 to 01:00
Saturday 04:00 to 00:30
Sunday 07:00 to 00:30
Monday to Friday - 04:00 to 01:00 Saturday - 04:00 to 00:30 Sunday - 07:00 to 00:30
Passenger Information Systems available
DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens Announcements
Customer Help Points
No
Customer Services
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
Location for rail replacement services
The rail replacement bus stop is at the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance).
Left Luggage
No
Lost Luggage
Yes
Ticket Gates
Accessible gate available at each set of ticket gates
CCTV
Yes
ATM Machine
Located outside the main entrance.
Bureau de Change
No
First Class Lounge
Located on Platform 1
All First Class tickets accepted.
A comfortable modern lounge, with information screens, complimentary refreshments and a dedicated customer host ready to serve you.
Wi-Fi is available.
Internet Kiosk Available
No
Pay Phone
Yes
Accessible Public telephones
No
Post Box
At the Penarth Road entrance and also in the main concourse.
Public Wi-Fi
Yes
Shops
There is a WHSmith located on the concourse.
Toilets
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.
Baby Changing facilities
Yes
National Key toilets
The National Key/Accessible 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.
Showers
No
Trolleys
No
Tourist information office
No
Waiting Rooms
On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8. Monday to Sunday - 06:00 to 22:00 All Bank Holidays - 06:00 to 22:00
Seating
Yes
Staff help available opening times
Monday to Friday 04:00 to 01:00
Saturday 04:00 to 00:30
Sunday 07:00 to 00:30
Monday to Friday - 04:00 to 01:00 Saturday - 04:00 to 00:30 Sunday - 07:00 to 00:30
Helpline Number
03333 211202
Helplines Opening times
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.
Ramp for train Access
Yes
Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to Platforms 0 to 8.
Wheelchairs Available
Yes

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