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Cardiff Queen Street
Amenities at train station
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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
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
- 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.
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FAQ: Travel from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Everything you need to know about Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Cardiff Queen Street provides accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, including staff help availability.
Cardiff Queen Street station is conveniently located near several popular attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the vibrant Cardiff city center, known for its shopping and dining options.
There is no car rental service available at Cardiff Queen Street station.
The city center is approximately 0.682 kilometers from Cardiff Queen Street station.
To get to the city center from Cardiff Queen Street, you can use onward travel options, with limited service available from a stop outside the station from Monday to Friday. For services towards Cardiff Central, use the bus stop at the front of the station. Alternatively, taxis are available.
For trains departing from Cardiff Queen Street, it is generally recommended to arrive at least 15-30 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow ample time for ticketing, boarding, and any potential unforeseen delays.
Yes, there is a hotel near Cardiff Queen Street train station: Travelodge.
Cardiff Queen Street station is located at Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY.
Parking is not available at Cardiff Queen Street station.
I'm unable to provide specific ticket prices, but trains from Cardiff Queen Street serve routes toward Cardiff Central, from where connections to the nearest airport, Cardiff Airport, are available.
Train services at Cardiff Queen Street are primarily operated by Transport for Wales.
Services from Cardiff Queen Street include limited onward travel options from a stop outside the station on weekdays, with rail replacement services provided from the front of the station for Cardiff Central-bound services and from the stop opposite the station entrance for Cathays-bound services.
Cardiff Queen Street station is generally considered safe for travel, though it's always advisable to stay aware of your surroundings, especially during early morning or late evening hours.
Security and ticket checks are typically conducted at Cardiff Queen Street station to ensure passenger safety and fare compliance.
Toilets at Cardiff Queen Street are located on Platform 4, and the National key toilets are on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these are operated by a radar key and are available during staffing hours.
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