Cathays
Ticket office
Closed now
Station details
| Station Operator: AW | |
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| Station Code: CYS |
| Staffing Level: partTime | |
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| CCTV: Yes |
| Oyster Pre Pay | No |
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| Oyster Validator | No |
| Smartcard Issued | No |
| Smartcard Validator | Yes |
| Oyster Topup | No |
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| Prepurchase Collection | Yes |
| Smartcard Topup | Yes |
| Ticket Machine | Yes |
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Ticket Office Note: Entrance to Pontypridd bound platform. |
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| Lost Property Contact Available | Yes |
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Phone number:
03333 211 202 Website: Go to website |
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| Ticket Gate | Yes |
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Customer Services: Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the customer webform at www.tfwrail.wales |
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| Customer Help Points | Yes |
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Customer Help Points Note: On the Pontypridd bound platform. |
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| Atm Machine | No |
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| Baby Change | No |
| Seated Area | No |
| Passenger Information Systems | Yes |
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Passenger Information Systems Note: Departure Screens, Arrival Screens, |
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| Shops | No |
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| Station Buffet | No |
| Telephones (Cards & Coins) | No |
| Toilets | No |
| Waiting Room | No |
| Car parking | No |
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| Cycle Storage Availability | No |
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| Cycle Storage CCTV | Yes |
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| Location for Rail Replacement Services | Yes |
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Location For Rail Replacement Service Note: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place |
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| Taxi Rank | No |
| Bus Service | Yes |
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Bus Service Note: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place |
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| Accessible Booking Office Counter | Yes |
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| Accessible Public Telephones | No |
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Induction Loop | Yes |
| Wheelchairs Available | No |
| Ramp For Train Access | Yes |
| Step Free Access | No |
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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. For full station facilities as stated in the Accessible
Travel Policy, please visit the Transport for Wales website: www.tfwrail.wales/our-network/stations. |
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| Accessible Taxis | No |
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| Accessible Ticket Machines | Yes |
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Accessible Ticket Machines Note: These machines accept debit/credit cards and cash. 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. |
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| Impaired Mobility Set Down | No |
| Helpline Contact | Yes |
| 03333 211202 | |
| Helpline Opening Hours | Yes |
| Mon - Sun: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM | |
| Staff Help Available | Yes |
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Staff Help Available Note: No platform staff available. Assistance is provided by the Conductor on the train. |
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Live departures & arrivals for Cathays
| Due | Destination | Platform | Expected | Usual Seat AvailabilityUsual seat availability | Train LengthCoaches | further details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:33 | Pontypridd Platform 2 | 2 | On time |
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See details on departure to Pontypridd | |
| 05:37 | Barry Island Platform 1 | 1 | On time |
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See details on departure to Barry Island | |
| 06:03 | Pontypridd Platform 2 | 2 | On time |
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See details on departure to Pontypridd | |
| 06:18 | Aberdare Platform 2 | 2 | On time |
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See details on departure to Aberdare | |
| 06:33 | Pontypridd Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Pontypridd | ||
| 06:34 | Cardiff Central Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Cardiff Central | ||
| 06:38 | Radyr Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Radyr | ||
| 06:43 | Treherbert Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Treherbert | ||
| 06:45 | Penarth Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Penarth | ||
| 06:48 | Aberdare Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Aberdare |
| Due | Destination | Platform | Expected | Usual Seat AvailabilityUsual seat availability | Train LengthCoaches | further details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:32 | Cardiff Central Platform 2 | 2 | On time |
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See details on departure to Cardiff Central | |
| 05:37 | Pontypridd Platform 1 | 1 | On time |
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See details on departure to Pontypridd | |
| 06:02 | Cardiff Central Platform 2 | 2 | On time |
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See details on departure to Cardiff Central | |
| 06:17 | Cardiff Central Platform 2 | 2 | On time |
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See details on departure to Cardiff Central | |
| 06:32 | Barry Island Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Barry Island | ||
| 06:33 | Treherbert Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Treherbert | ||
| 06:37 | Barry Island Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Barry Island | ||
| 06:42 | Cardiff Central Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Cardiff Central | ||
| 06:45 | Aberdare Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Aberdare | ||
| 06:47 | Bridgend Platform | On time |
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See details on departure to Bridgend |
Usual seating availability
More info-
Many seats available
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Plenty of seats available
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Some seats available
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Only a few seats available
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Standing room only
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n/aData unavailable
Usual seat availability is based on information we hold for the last 7 days. Availability is stated for many, but not all, trains operated by Southeastern. We're working hard to expand this information for all our services.
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