Trains from Darwen
to Cardiff Queen Street
From £95.60
Darwen to Cardiff Queen Streetby train on average takes 4 hrs 45 mins
Darwen to Cardiff Queen Street one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £95.60
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Darwen at 06:26
- Last train leaves Darwen at 18:28
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Darwen to Cardiff Queen Street train times
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Darwen facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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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 ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
shelter only
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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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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Station car park - BB3 2RJ
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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 Levelunstaffed
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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 SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help AvailableNo
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
1 on the Bolton bound platform
1 on the Blackburn bound platform
Accepts cards only
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- This station is mobility scooter friendly
Blackburn/Preston platform: from Railway Road up a 70 metre ramp with handrail or up 28 steps with rest platform and handrail. Manchester platform: from Atlas Road up 1 low step to 60 metre ramp with handrail to platform.
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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Station Message
Station closures - 10,17 and 23 NovemberDue to rugby games at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Queen Street station will close before the end of each game. For more information tfw.wales/events.
- Sunday 10 November - Cardiff Queen Street will close at 15:00 (except for accessible access and passengers that wish to travel to Cardiff Bay)
- Sunday 17 November - Cardiff Queen Street will close at 18:00 (except for accessible access and passengers that wish to travel to Cardiff Bay)
- Saturday 23 November - Cardiff Queen Street will close at 19:00 (except for accessible access and passengers that wish to travel to Cardiff Bay)
Cardiff Queen Street 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 FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://www.tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Seating area in the caf├й on platform 3/4.
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National Key toilets are located on Platform 4 and also in the main concourse to the left of the ticket office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxNo
Outside the station.
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stops are the local bus stops on Dumfries place. To Cardiff Central / Cardiff Bay, bus stop HC in front of the car park. To Cathays / Heath, bus stop HU, same side as Sainsburys.
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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 Platform 4. The National Key toilets are located on Platform 4 and also in the main concourse to the left of the ticket office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Wifi
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Annotation
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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://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
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces36
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Cycle parking is located at three locations. 8 Sheffield stands providing for 16 bicycles are located on Station Terrace, outside the station to the right of the station entrance. 6 Sheffield stands providing for 12 bicycles are located on Platform 5. 4 Sheffield stands providing for 8 bicycles are located on Platform 2
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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
Help provided by on train staff outside staffing hours.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 00:15
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
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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
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Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts. For full station facilities as stated in the Accessible Travel Policy, please visit the Transport for Wales website: www.tfwrail.wales/our-network/stations."
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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