Trains from Birchwood
to Cathays
From £88.50
Birchwood to Cathaysby train on average takes 4 hrs 22 mins
Birchwood to Cathays one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £88.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 15 minutes
- First train leaves Birchwood at 06:47
- Last train leaves Birchwood at 19:11
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Birchwood to Cathays train times
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Birchwood 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 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 TP
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
These toilets are available during booking office opening hours
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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ShopsYes
News agent
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services call outside the station entrance.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
These toilets are available during booking office opening hours
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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 from Help Point 24/7.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Operator NameWarrington Borough Council
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces20
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1
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TypeStands
Racks
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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 available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:10 to 22:00
Sun 08:10 to 22:00 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesWarrington Central
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
- Step free access to ticket hall and platform 1. Lift and Stepped footbridge to platform 2. Note Lifts 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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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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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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