Trains to Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

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Getting the train to the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff (formerly Cardiff International Arena) is easy. The venue is located in the heart of the Welsh capital, just five minutes' walk from Cardiff Central station. Located on the South Wales Main Line, the station is two hours from London Paddington and just 40 minutes from Bristol Parkway. For visitors travelling from the Valleys, it's best to alight at Cardiff Queen Street station, which is also within walking distance of the venue.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://tfwrail.wales/lost-property
Lost Property	Available
Lost Property phone number	03333 211 202
Lost Property Website	https://tfwrail.wales/lost-property

Facilities

Shops	Available
Shops note	News agent Convenience store
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
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
Nearest station with more facilities	Platforms 1 - 8 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.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. 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.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	04:00 - 01:00 Mon-Fri 04:00 - 00:30 Sat 07:00 - 00:30 Sun
Customer Service notes	Contact our Customer Relations team directly at https://tfwrail.wales/contact-us
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Penarth Road
Carpark operator	National Car Parks Ltd
Car parking spaces	248

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	90
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Cardiff Central station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Dragon (029 2033 3333) or Bay (029 2035 0350).

First Class Lounge

About Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

Cardiff's largest indoor exhibition centre and events arena is located in the centre of the capital. It was officially opened in 1993, and inaugurated by a Shirley Bassey concert in front of some 5,500 fans. Since 2011, the Cardiff International Arena has been known as the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff as part of a sponsorship deal. The arena's main exhibition space covers 4,500 square metres and has capacity for 7,500 people. On top of that there's a conference suite and four executive boardrooms, making this one of the most impressive business and entertainment complexes in the UK.

It's no surprise that the arena has hosted some of Wales' biggest national events including music concerts, comedy performances and sporting tournaments. The Motorpoint Arena is the first port of call for major international acts visiting Cardiff, and the list of past performers reads like a Who's Who of pop stardom: The Monkees, Take That, Celine Dion, Kylie Minogue, Beyonce, The Killers, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Iron Maiden, Nicki Minaj and Slipknot. The arena has also hosted the World Professional Pool Championship and the Premier League Darts.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Status
to Manchester Piccadilly	Transport for Wales	04:32	On time
to London Paddington	Great Western Railway	05:07	On time
to Barry Island	Transport for Wales	05:15	On time
to Holyhead	Transport for Wales	05:19	On time
to Barry Island	Transport for Wales	05:29	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Status
from Swansea	Great Western Railway	04:57	On time
from Pontypridd	Transport for Wales	05:48	On time
from Swansea	Great Western Railway	05:51	On time
from Barry Island	Transport for Wales	05:58	On time
from Pontypridd	Transport for Wales	06:16	On time

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Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

About Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

Departures and arrivals from Cardiff Central

Departures

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