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Cathays

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

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Accessibility and mobility access

Accessible Booking Office Counter
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
Ramp For Train Access
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

Buying collecting tickets

Penalty Fares
AW
Prepurchase Collection
Ticket Machine
Ticket Office
Monday to Friday – 06:30 to 19:30 Saturday – 09:00 to 15:30 Sunday – Closed
Entrance to Pontypridd bound platform.

Getting to and from the station

Bus Services

The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.
This station does not offer

Car Park, Cycle Storage Availability, Cycle Storage Sheltered, Taxi Rank

Station Facilities

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