Bristol Airport to Cardiff train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Airport to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

1 h 37 m

Average duration

1 h 42 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Airport to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol Airport to Cardiff will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

To travel from Bristol Airport to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.

BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailP08382
09:121h40
Bristol, Airport (XPB)
10:52Cardiff Central (CDF)
£301One-way
1 change
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailP09897 · P08238
09:171h50
Bristol, Airport (XPB)
11:07Cardiff Central (CDF)
£301One-way
2 changes
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailP08962 · P08237
08:481h49
Bristol, Airport (XPB)
10:37Cardiff Central (CDF)
£301One-way
2 changes
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailP09867
08:371h39
Bristol, Airport (XPB)
10:16Cardiff Central (CDF)
£351One-way
1 change
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailP08380
08:081h37
Bristol, Airport (XPB)
09:45Cardiff Central (CDF)
£351One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Bristol Airport to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol Airport to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £20.

Distance: 34 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach

£30

Average Price

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 12m

Average total duration

1h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Bristol Airport to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:25
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08380
On time
08:08 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h37
09:45 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09895 · P08236
On time
08:23 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h46
10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09867
On time
08:37 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h39
10:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08962 · P08237
On time
08:48 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h49
10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08382
On time
09:12 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h40
10:52 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09897 · P08238
On time
09:17 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h50
11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09868
On time
09:38 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h41
11:19 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08963 · P08239
On time
09:48 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h52
11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08384
On time
10:07 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h39
11:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08964 · P08240
On time
10:18 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h52
12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09869
On time
10:39 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h37
12:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08984 · P08241
On time
10:47 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h49
12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08386
On time
11:08 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h41
12:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09900 · P08242
On time
11:18 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h58
13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09870
On time
11:46 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h36
13:22 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08942 · P08243
On time
11:48 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h47
13:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08388
On time
12:07 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h37
13:44 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08965 · P08244
On time
12:18 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h49
14:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09871
On time
12:37 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h39
14:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08967 · P08245
On time
12:49 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h47
14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08390
On time
13:11 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h38
14:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09901 · P08246
On time
13:19 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h50
15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09872
On time
13:37 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h45
15:22 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08971 · P08247
On time
13:49 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h45
15:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08392
On time
14:07 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h39
15:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08970 · P08248
On time
14:18 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h50
16:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP09873
On time
14:37 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h39
16:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08972 · P08249
On time
14:48 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h48
16:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP08394
On time
15:07 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h43
16:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernV31720 · P08250
On time
15:18 Bristol, Airport (XPB)
1h48
17:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol Airport to Cardiff

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Trains from Bristol Airport to Cardiff run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance
34 km
Average train duration
1h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 32m
First train
03:10
Last train
21:08
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Bristol Airport to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Bristol Airport and Cardiff from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
£20
Great Western Rail frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Bristol Airport to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol Airport to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol Airport to Cardiff.
FAQs
The train distance from Bristol Airport to Cardiff is 34 km.
Booking trains from Bristol Airport to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol Airport to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from Bristol Airport to Cardiff covers a distance of 34 km and takes approximately 1h 32m. Trains run 9 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bristol Airport and Cardiff. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail.
The first train from Bristol Airport to Cardiff leaves at 3:10.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Airport to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol Airport to Cardiff.
The last train from Bristol Airport to Cardiff departs at 21:08.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol Airport to Cardiff.
Trains from Bristol Airport to Cardiff run approximately 9 times per day.
There is no night train service from Bristol Airport to Cardiff.
To get from Bristol Airport to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Airport and Cardiff

Bristol
Cardiff
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B. Step free access is available from Waun y Groes Avenue.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Birchgrove
  • Onward travel information: Available from Caerphilly Road (main road next to station)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on A469 Caerphilly Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B. The platform has level access from Bute Street and Lloyd George Avenue.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Bay
  • Onward travel information: There is a bus stop outside the station.
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop close to the station entrance on Bute Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: 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.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: 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.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
  • Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: to the right of the station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
  • Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • Toilets 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.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: 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.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
  • Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
  • Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B3. Access to the platform from Park Avenue is via a moderate ramp however there is no dropped kerb on the pavement. Access is also available via steps.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Coryton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the top of the steps close to the station entrance on Park Road. During planned rail improvement works affecting services to and from this station, please note that we normally either provide rail replacement bus services to and from the station as mentioned above or we arrange ticket acceptance on Cardiff Bus serviceswhich follow the section of the City line between Cardiff and Coryton. Please check information posters for confirmation. Please note that there are no City Line services on a Sunday and therefore no rail replacement bus services or ticket acceptance by Cardiff Bus between Cardiff and Coryton on that day.
Amenities at train station
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access is available to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a long moderately shallow ramp from Pwllmelin Road. Step free access is available to Platform 2 (to Radyr) via a long moderately shallow ramp from Fairwater Road. Both platforms are connected via a footbridge with steps.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: This machine does not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Fairwater
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the top of the ramp to the Cardiff bound platform on Fairwater Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C. The station platforms are only accessible by stairs.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Grangetown
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Penarth Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B3. The station is not suitable for wheelchair or powered mobility scooter users. Platform 1 (to Rhymney) has a long, steep access ramp. Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is only accessible via 41 steps. Customers travelling from the Rhymney Valley are advised to alight at Cardiff Queen Street and return to Heath Low Level.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Heath High Level
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station on Heath Halt Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform from Heath Halt Road.
  • Accessible public telephones: Low level/text public phones.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Heath Low Level
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station on Heath Halt Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Rhymney) via a ramp with a steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via Clos Llysfaen and a ramp with a shallow gradient. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Lisvane & Thornhill
  • Onward travel information: Visit Cardiff Bus (routes 85 and 86) for more details.
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait on Cherry Orchard Road adjacent to station car park entrance
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:10 - 12:40 Saturday 08:10 - 14:40 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Transport for Wales
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a footbridge with lifts. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with lifts
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: There are two ticket machines. One accepts cash and the other accepts payment by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On the Pontypridd-bound platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Llandaf
  • Onward travel information: No bus stops at station but available nearby in Station Road.
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside The Railway Inn for Cardiff direction; opposite side of the road for Pontypridd direction.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Rhymney) via the car park. There are two routes onto the platform, one with a steep gradient and one with a moderate gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via a ramp with a steep gradient. Access between the platforms is via a roadbridge with a walkway but no pavement
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Llanishen
  • Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Station Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the road outside the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Ninian Park
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to the platform an end of platform ramp.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Rhiwbina
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance adjacent to the library
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to the platform Malvern Drive. Access is also available from Field Way via a footpath, a gated foot-crossing across the railway and an end of platform ramp.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Ty Glas
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on Maes y Coed Road adjacent to the bakery / Tesco House
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Radyr) and Platform 2 (to Cardiff) from Waungron Road via ramps with handrails and a steep gradient. Access between the platforms is via the ramps and beneath the railway bridge on Waungron Road.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Waun-gron Park
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Waun Gron Road
Whitchurch (Cardiff)ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B Step free access to the platform from Pen y Dre.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: On Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Whitchurch (Cardiff)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Along the A470 (Northern Avenue) towards Cardiff at the bus stop after the junction with Caedelyn Road

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