Last updated:Today at 01:43
Train companies affected:Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express
Last updated:Today at 01:41
Train companies affected:South Western Railway
Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Entrance to Pontypridd bound platform.
Yes
Yes
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.
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
Yes
There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
Yes
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
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Yes
Yes
Some step-free access, may be in one direction only - please check details.
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.
Yes
Yes
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.
Yes
Yes
Yes
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No
No
No
No
Yes
There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
Yes
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
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.
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No
30 spaces
Stands
15 Sheffield stands providing for up to 30 bicycles in an area, located to the south of the footbridge which crosses the railway.
No
Yes
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.
The nearest bus stop is on Park Place