Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Cardiff Central
From £86.80
Preston (Lancs) to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 3 hrs 41 mins
Preston (Lancs) to Cardiff Central one way only
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- Trains depart every 56 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 21:18
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Preston (Lancs) to Cardiff Central train times
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Preston (Lancs) facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
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Station Buffet
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
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Toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Available
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces1025
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces18
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces246
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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Cardiff Central facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
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Facilities
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Car Park
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First Class Lounge
Located on Platform 1
All First Class tickets accepted.
A comfortable modern lounge, with information screens, complimentary refreshments and a dedicated customer host ready to serve you.
Wi-Fi is available.
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
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Station Buffet
Cold drinks vending machine.
Hot drinks vending machine.
Food vending machine.
Food outlet (Seating available).
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Toilets
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Accessible toilets
The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
At the Penarth Road entrance and also in the main concourse.
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Atm Machine
Located outside the main entrance.
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Shops
News agent and convenience store
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is at the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance).
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Accessible toilets
The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Wifi
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Available
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Details
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/lost-property03333 211 202 -
Available
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Penarth Road
Spaces: 193
Number Accessible Spaces: 7
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Riverside
Spaces: 110
Number Accessible Spaces: 7
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
http://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h -
Car Park 3
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Brewery Car park
Spaces: 44
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces156
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
Cycle parking is available at a number of locations at Cardiff Central. Sheffield stands are provided at the east end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7. Sheffield stands are also located outside the southern entrance to the station. Wheelgrip stands and a shelter is located in the Riverside/Fish Jetty Car Park - adjacent to platform 0
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Annotation
Sheltered stands are available on each platform.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
Monday to Friday 04:00 to 01:00
Saturday 04:00 to 00:30
Sunday 07:00 to 00:30
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 04:00 to 01:00
Sat 04:00 to 00:30
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible Public Telephones
There are four payphones in the concourse and one each on platforms 1/2, 3/4 and 6/7.
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Accessible toilets
The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to Platforms 0 to 8.
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Ticket Gates
Accessible gate available at each set of ticket gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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First Class lounge
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Details
Located on Platform 1
All First Class tickets accepted.
A comfortable modern lounge, with information screens, complimentary refreshments and a dedicated customer host ready to serve you.
Wi-Fi is available.
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