Trains to Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
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.
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
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 and arrivals from Cardiff Central
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Barry Island | Transport for Wales | 09:10 | 8 | On time |
| to Aberdare | Transport for Wales | 09:12 | 6 | Late |
| to Penarth | Transport for Wales | 09:16 | 8 | On time |
| to Rhymney | Transport for Wales | 09:16 | 6 | On time |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 09:19 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Merthyr Tydfil | Transport for Wales | 09:10 | 8 | On time |
| from Barry Island | Transport for Wales | 09:11 | 6 | Late |
| from Weston-super-Mare | Great Western Railway | 09:13 | 4 | On time |
| from Bargoed | Transport for Wales | 09:15 | 8 | On time |
| from Swansea | Great Western Railway | 09:16 | 1 | On time |