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Cathays
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
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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FAQ: Travel from Cathays (CYS)
Everything you need to know about Cathays (CYS): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.
Passengers with reduced mobility can receive staff help at Cathays station, as staff assistance is available.
The main attractions near Cathays Station include the National Museum Cardiff and Cardiff University.
Car rental services are not available at Cathays station.
Cathays station is approximately 0.993 kilometers from the city center.
From Cathays, you can reach the city center by taking a bus from the nearest bus stop on Park Place. Rail replacement services are available at the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place.
For smooth travel, it is advisable to arrive at Cathays station at least 10-15 minutes before your departure to account for any unexpected delays or changes.
There is a hotel named Travelodge near Cathays train station.
Cathays station is located at Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU.
Parking is not available at Cathays station.
I'm sorry, I cannot provide specific pricing information for train tickets from Cathays to the closest airport. It's recommended to check the latest schedules and fares through official sources or service providers for accurate details.
GWR (Great Western Railway) operates at Cathays.
Cathays station offers onward travel options with the nearest bus stop located on Park Place, and rail replacement services available at the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place.
Traveling in the early morning or late evening at Cathays station is generally considered safe, though travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and follow standard safety practices.
Cathays station has routine security measures in place, and ticket checks are conducted as part of standard operations.
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