Trains to Cardiff Castle
The nearest train station to Cardiff Castle is Cardiff Central Rail Station. Cardiff Castle is conveniently located in the centre of the city and is easy to find, with Cardiff Central Station being just a 10-minute walk away. If you would rather not walk, a taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance.
Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff. The castle, which was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of the foundations of a 3rd-century fort, is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Wales.
Despite not being fully furnished throughout, significant effort has been made to restore the castle top its full glory, with many areas offering a close resemblance to their original appearance.
Due to the nature of the current situation opening hours and ticketing procedures may change at short notice. Please visit www.cardiffcastle.com before travelling.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 07:45 - 21:30 |
| Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday | 05:45 - 21:30 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk |
| Lost Property | Available |
| Lost Property phone number | 03333 211 202 |
| Lost Property Website | http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/lostproperty |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | News agent Convenience store |
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Cold drinks vending machine Hot drinks vending machine Food vending machine Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable) |
| ATM | Available |
| ATM notes | Located outside main entrance |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
|
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | 0400 - 0100 Mon-Fri 0400 - 0030 Sat 0700 - 0030 Sun |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Penarth Road Riverside Saunders Road |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | National Car Parks Ltd National Car Parks Ltd National Car Parks Ltd |
| Car parking spaces | 402 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 90 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | East end of platforms 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 and at front and rear of station |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>Sheltered stands are available on each platform.</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Platforms 1 - 7 can be accessed by the lifts in the corridor next to the tobacconist/convenience shop. Platform 0 can be accessed by the lift in the main concourse. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
First Class Lounge
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:00 - 18:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Located
Platform 1
Tickets Accepted
All First Class
Facilities
A comfortable modern lounge, screens with updated train information
Refreshments
Complimentary refreshments and a dedicated customer host ready to serve you.
Wi-Fi
Available
Showers
None
Departures and arrivals from Cardiff Central
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Taunton | Great Western Railway | 11:00 | 2 | On time |
| to Bargoed | Transport for Wales | 11:01 | 6 | On time |
| to Penarth | Transport for Wales | 11:02 | 8 | On time |
| to Radyr | Transport for Wales | 11:07 | 7 | On time |
| to Barry Island | Transport for Wales | 11:10 | 8 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Penarth | Transport for Wales | 11:00 | 6 | On time |
| from Ystrad Mynach | Transport for Wales | 11:01 | 8 | On time |
| from Barry Island | Transport for Wales | 11:10 | 6 | On time |
| from Pontypridd | Transport for Wales | 11:10 | 8 | On time |
| from Maesteg | Transport for Wales | 11:10 | On time |