Cathays

Cathays station
Plas-y-Parc
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 3LU
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Station Message

Cathays Closures - Blackweir Live Concerts

There are a series of concerts being held at Blackweir Live this summer:   

Noah Kahan – Friday 27 June  

Alanis Morissette – Wednesday 2 July  

Slayer- Thursday 3 July  

Stevie Wonder – Wednesday 9 July  

Cathays Closure 

Cathays Station will close post-event at 22:00 on each of the above dates. This is for the safety of all customers. We apologise for any inconvenience. Access will remain for accessibility requirements only and for customers alighting .

  

Cathays at a glance

  • Ticket Office
  • Ticket Machine
  • Prepurchase Collection
  • Car Park
  • Step Free Access
  • Toilets
  • WiFi
  • Bus Services
  • Cycle Storage Sheltered

Station details

Accessible Booking Office Counter

Yes

Accessible Ticket Machines

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.

Customer Help Points

On the Pontypridd bound platform.

Induction Loop

Yes

Ramp For Train Access

Yes

Staff Help Available

There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

Step Free Access

Category B2.

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

Wheelchairs are available during ticket office opening hours.

This station does not offer

Accessible Public Telephones, Accessible Taxis, Impaired Mobility Set Down, National Key Toilets

Penalty Fares

Applicable Operators: Transport for Wales

Prepurchase Collection

Yes

Smartcards

Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.


SmartcardIssue : No
SmartcardTopup : Yes
SmartcardValidator : Yes

Ticket Machine

Yes

Ticket Office

Monday to Friday – 06:30 to 19:30 Saturday – 09:00 to 15:30 Sunday – Closed

Entrance to Pontypridd bound platform.

Bus Services

The nearest bus stop is on Park Place.

Cycle Storage Availability

Yes

Cycle Storage Cctv

Yes

Cycle Storage Location

15 Sheffield stands providing for up to 30 bicycles in an area, located to the south of the footbridge which crosses the railway.

Cycle Storage Sheltered

No

Cycle Storage Spaces

30 spaces

Cycle Storage Type

Stands

Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.

This station does not offer

Car Park, Taxi Rank

Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Lost Property

Yes

Staffing Level

Part time

This station does not offer

Left Luggage

This station does not offer

Atm Machine, Baby Change, First Class Lounge, Refreshment Facilities, Toilets, Waiting Room, WiFi

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