The nearest train station to the Principality Stadium, formerly known as Millennium Stadium, is Cardiff Central Station. This is approximately five minutes walk from the Principality Stadium. You should be able to see the Stadium upon exiting the station, with signposts also showing visitors the way. Cardiff Central Station operates several mainline connection routes to and from London, Birmingham, Manchester, South West England and West Wales.

How to get to the Principality Stadium by train for Six Nations 2022

Kicking off on Saturday 5th February 2022, this year’s Six Nations sees Wales trying to defend their title, with three games being played in Cardiff. Nestled in the heart of the city, the Principality Stadium is a short walk from Cardiff Central station.

Wales’ Six Nations 2022 home matches

  • Wales v Scotland: Saturday 12th February 2022
  • Wales v France: Friday 11th March 2022
  • Wales v Italy: Saturday 19th March 2022

Bagged tickets for a different match? Find out how to get there with our Six Nations Train Travel Guide.

Want to find more information about travelling to Cardiff? Read our advice on trains to Cardiff. Eager to start your Six Nations journey? Book your tickets to the Welsh capital now!

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About the Principality Stadium

The Principality Stadium (previously known as the Millennium Stadium) was opened in June 1999 and has hosted many sports and cultural events from the Rugby World Cup to the Tsunami Relief Concert. It has capacity for 74,500 supporters and features a retractable roof for those sunny days.

Opening times

Opening times vary depending on what's on. More information available on the website.

Departures and arrivals from Cardiff Central

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Cardiff Central station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Manchester PiccadillyTransport for Wales04:351Scheduled
to London PaddingtonGreat Western Railway05:07On time
to HolyheadTransport for Wales05:123Scheduled
to Barry IslandTransport for Wales05:208Scheduled
to Merthyr TydfilTransport for Wales05:266Scheduled
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from NeathGreat Western Railway05:04On time
from Barry IslandTransport for Wales05:36On time
from PontypriddTransport for Wales05:50On time
from SwanseaGreat Western Railway05:51On time
from PenarthTransport for Wales06:156Scheduled

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