Trains from Carlisle Train Station
to Cardiff Central
From £104.20
Carlisle Train Station to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 4 hrs 46 mins
Carlisle Train Station to Cardiff Central one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £104.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 65 minutes
- First train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 05:43
- Last train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 20:07
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Carlisle to Cardiff Central train times
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Carlisle Train Station 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 IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Validators on gates only. Ticket machines and booking office for pre purchased collection and only ticket machines for purchase
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
Seating available on all platforms with waiting rooms throughout.
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
Newsagent
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
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Accessible toiletsNo
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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 Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.
Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 160
Number Accessible Spaces: 10
Accessible Spaces Note:Eco friendly car hire available from this station. Click here for more information.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £5.50
Sunday: £5.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Car Park 2
Notes
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 2
Spaces: 79
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £5.50
Sunday: £5.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces16
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 8.
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Annotation
Space for 16 cycles on Platform 8.
8 x hoops on platform 8 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces)
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TypeRacks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is the information kiosk in the booking hall. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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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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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Station Message
Taxi Rank Changes during Autumn InternationalsThe taxi rank located on Saunders Road will be closed during the Rugby Autumn Internationals, in line with road closures on the following dates / times:
Wales v Fiji (10 November) 09:00-17:40 Wales v Australia (17 November) 11:30-20:10 Wales v South Africa (23 November) 13:00-21:45
A temporary taxi rank will be located in the rear car park on Penarth Road:
Wales v Fiji (10 November) 09:00-15:00 Wales v Australia (17 November) 11:30-17:00 Wales v South Africa (23 November) 13:00-19:00
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
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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
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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 LoopYes
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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 Public TelephonesNo
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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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