Trains from Bradford Interchange
to Cardiff Central
From £80.10
Bradford Interchange to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 5 hrs 5 mins
Bradford Interchange to Cardiff Central one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £80.10
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 35 minutes
- First train leaves Bradford Interchange at 07:11
- Last train leaves Bradford Interchange at 19:37
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Bradford Interchange to Cardiff Central train times
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Bradford Interchange 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 TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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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 ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
There are waiting rooms on platform 1 and platform 2.
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TrolleysNo
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station, these are not operated by Northern Trains.
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Accessible toiletsNo
Facilities are normally available in the transport interchange, however these may be closed due to interchange improvement works.
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick up / Drop off is the Bridge Street, Stop B1, opposite Bradford Interchange.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station, these are not operated by Northern Trains.
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Accessible toiletsNo
Facilities are normally available in the transport interchange, however these may be closed due to interchange improvement works.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull 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 StaffYes - from ticket office
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Information Services Open
Information available 0700 - 2300 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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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
Near ticket barrier
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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 available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:00 to 18:00
Sun 09:30 to 18:00 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
staff will come out of the office to assist
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Public TelephonesNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
Facilities are normally available in the transport interchange, however these may be closed due to interchange improvement works.
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Step Free Access
- Category A Station, This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Scooter Friendly Station
There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station.
Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
The meeting point for all booked Passenger Travel Assistance is located at the Travel Centre
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Cardiff Central 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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Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class Lounge
Located on Platform 1
All First Class tickets accepted.
A comfortable modern lounge, with information screens, complimentary refreshments and a dedicated customer host ready to serve you.
Wi-Fi is available.
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
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Station BuffetYes
Cold drinks vending machine.
Hot drinks vending machine.
Food vending machine.
Food outlet (Seating available).
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key 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.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiYes
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Post BoxYes
At the Penarth Road entrance and also in the main concourse.
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Atm MachineYes
Located outside the main entrance.
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ShopsYes
There is a WHSmith located on the concourse.
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is at the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance).
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key 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.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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.
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Wifi
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/lost-property03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Penarth Road
Spaces: 193
Number Accessible Spaces: 8
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h -
Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Riverside
Spaces: 110
Number Accessible Spaces: 7
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
http://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h -
Car Park 3
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Brewery Car Park
Spaces: 44
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces156
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Cycle parking is available at a number of locations at Cardiff Central. Sheffield stands are provided at the east end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7. Sheffield stands are also located outside the southern entrance to the station. Wheelgrip stands and a shelter is located in the Riverside/Fish Jetty Car Park - adjacent to platform 0
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Annotation
Sheltered stands are available on each platform.
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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 Available
Monday to Friday 04:00 to 01:00
Saturday 04:00 to 00:30
Sunday 07:00 to 00:30
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 04:00 to 01:00
Sat 04:00 to 00:30
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Induction LoopNo
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machines are located at the Penarth Road entrance and on the concourse.
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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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Accessible toiletsYes
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.
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Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to Platforms 0 to 8.
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Ticket GatesYes
Accessible gate available at each set of ticket gates
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
15 Spaces - (2 displayed bays on riverside car park). There are 20 minute bays in the Fish Jetty car park.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
Located on Platform 1
All First Class tickets accepted.
A comfortable modern lounge, with information screens, complimentary refreshments and a dedicated customer host ready to serve you.
Wi-Fi is available.
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