Cathays (CYS)
Managed by Transport for Wales
Station facilities
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Station seating facilities
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Trolleys
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Refreshments
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ATM machine
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Toilets
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Pay phone
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Internet
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Post box
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Tourist information office
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Shops
Cathays
Getting to and from the station
- Car Park
No
- Onward travel information
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The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available
- No
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
Yes
- Opening hours
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
- Location
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Entrance to Pontypridd bound platform.
- Height adjusted ticket office counter
Height adjusted ticket counter is available at this station
- Induction loop
- This office has an induction loop
- Ticket machines
Yes
- Accessible ticket machines
- There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note
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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.
- Collection of pre-purchased tickets
Yes, from either ticket office or self-service ticket machine
- Smartcards
- Smartcards issued
No
- Smartcards top-up
Yes, at either ticket office or self-service ticket machine
- Smartcards validators
Yes
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Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
- More information about Penalty fares
Staffing and general services
- Information available from staff
Yes - from ticket office
- Information services - opening times
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Monday - Friday 07:00 - 19:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
- Passenger Information Systems
- Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Customer help points
Yes
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On the Pontypridd bound platform.
- Lost Property
- Yes
- Transport for Wales
- 03333 211 202
- Customer Services
- Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
- Ticket gates
Yes
- CCTV
- Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services
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At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Facilities
- ATM Machine
No
- Toilets
No
- Waiting Rooms
No
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline Contact
- 03333 211202
- Assisted travel
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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.
- Helpline opening hours
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Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 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.
- Staff help available opening times
- Ramp for train access
Yes
- Step free access coverage
No
- Step free access note
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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.
- Wheelchairs available
No
- Nearest station with more facilities CRS Code
- Cardiff Queen Street; Cardiff Central;