Trains from Altrincham
to Cathays
From £101.20
Altrincham to Cathaysby train on average takes 4 hrs 27 mins
Altrincham to Cathays one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £101.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 20 minutes
- First train leaves Altrincham at 06:57
- Last train leaves Altrincham at 18:57
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Altrincham to Cathays train times
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Altrincham facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
These toilets are operated by TFGM, they are open 24/7 and are in the bus station
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement Services will arrive and depart from Stand A at Altrincham bus station.
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CCTVNo
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
These toilets are operated by TFGM, they are open 24/7 and are in the bus station
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
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Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details0800 200 6060
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Operator NameNorthern
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces45
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Number Accessible Spaces3
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces8
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
staff make every effort to provide assistance for disabled passengers requiring tickets.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category A Station
Separate level access from bus station to Platform 1(Metrolink trams) and from Oakfield Road car park entrance to Platform 4 (to Chester). To Platform 2 (Metrolink trams) and 3 (to Manchester) via Lifts which are available from first to last train.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Cathays facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point -
Information Services Open
Please use the Help Point for information when the ticket office is closed; information is available 24hrs a day.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens -
Customer Help PointsYes
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces30
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
15 Sheffield stands providing for up to 30 bicycles in an area, located to the south of the footbridge which crosses the railway.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours.
The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesCardiff CentralCardiff Queen Street
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
Category B2.
While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Wheelchairs are available during ticket office opening hours.
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