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.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 43m

Cheapest Price

€38

Great Western Rail frequency

15 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

South Western Railway

About

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 15m

Cheapest Price

€74

South Western Railway frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead

Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 44m

Cheapest Price

€145

first_great_western frequency

25 a day

station information and services

Train stations in Cardiff

Cardiff Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
Sun: 07:30 - 21:30

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store

Parking

Car Park: Brewery Car park

Dining

Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
Pret a Manger
Tesco Express

Taxis

Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance

Accessibility

There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.

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

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Travelodge Cardiff Central

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.

Ticket Office

Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
Sun: 07:30 - 21:30

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 transit 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)

Cardiff Queen Street Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY

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

Car Park: No

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

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

Travelodge

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: to the right of the station front
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Public transit 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.

Cardiff Bay Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

Cardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: No

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

Storage sheltered: No
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit 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

Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station, off Torbay Terrace, Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 3HB

Phone Number

+44 3333211202

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff). Step free access to Platform 2 (to Bridgend). Access between the platforms is via the level crossing
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
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Public transit options for Rhoose Cardiff International Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stop on Station Road adjacent to level crossing

Whitchurch (Cardiff) Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Whitchurch station, off Pen-y-Dre, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1BP

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: No

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

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: On Platform 2
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit 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

Cardiff, Bus Interchange Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, UK

Accessibility

The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

Cathays

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed

Parking

Car Park: No

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

Travelodge

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens

Public transit 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

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