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 (CYS)
Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Opening Hours Saturday: 09:30 - 15:30
- Opening Hours Sunday: No
Location
Entrance to Pontypridd bound platform.
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Office
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
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.
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
No
Smartcard tickets
- Load smartcard at Ticket Office
- Load smartcard at Ticket Machine
Smartcard validators
Yes
Smartcard notes
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from ticket office
Customer Information Screens
- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
Information Services Opening Times
- Information Services Opening Times Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Information Services Opening Times Saturday: No
- Information Services Opening Times Sunday: No
Staff Help Available
Yes
There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
Customer Help Points
Yes
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
Customer Services Notes
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
Luggage Storage
No
Lost Property
Yes
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
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.
Ticket barriers and gates
Yes
Accessible ticket machines
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.
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
No
Seating area
No
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
No
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
No
Staff Help
Staff help available
Yes
There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
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.
Nearest accessible station
Toilets
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
No
Seating Area
No
Refreshment Facilities
No
Pay Phones
No
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
30 spaces
Type of Storage
Stands
Location
15 Sheffield stands providing for up to 30 bicycles in an area, located to the south of the footbridge which crosses the railway.
Sheltered
No
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
More Information
Transport Links
The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.
The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
