Trains from Halifax
to Cathays
From £176.90
Halifax to Cathaysby train on average takes 5 hrs 11 mins
Halifax to Cathays one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £176.90
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 28 minutes
- First train leaves Halifax at 05:58
- Last train leaves Halifax at 17:51
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Halifax to Cathays train times
| Last updated: 03:21:15
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:58 Halifax On Time | 11:02 Cathays On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 5h 4m, 3 changes | ||
06:16 Halifax On Time | 11:32 Cathays On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 5h 16m, 3 changes | ||
06:50 Halifax On Time | 12:02 Cathays On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 5h 12m, 3 changes | ||
07:20 Halifax On Time | 12:32 Cathays On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 5h 12m, 3 changes | ||
07:51 Halifax On Time | 13:02 Cathays On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 5h 11m, 3 changes |
Halifax facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Station BuffetYes
Cafe Express Shop - Situated next to booking office Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 06:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 18:00
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are open during station opening hours. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk from the station.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Horton Street. (200 yards from the Station)
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are open during station opening hours. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk from the station.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces32
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces19
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
adjacent to booking office
- Annotation
3 cycle lockers and 16 cycle stands
- TypeStands
Lockers
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
staff will come out of the office to assist
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Lift access to platforms
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Cathays facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- 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.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens - Customer Help PointsYes
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces30
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
15 Sheffield stands providing for up to 30 bicycles in an area, located to the south of the footbridge which crosses the railway.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- 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.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesCardiff CentralCardiff Queen Street
- Accessible toiletsNo
- 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.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Wheelchairs are available during ticket office opening hours.
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