Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central Train Tickets & Timetables

Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 3 hrs 50 mins

Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central one way only

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Trains depart every 27 minutes
First train leaves Liverpool Lime Street at 05:25
Last train leaves Liverpool Lime Street at 20:51

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Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central train times

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Liverpool Lime Street facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Walrus cards and local Saveaway only. For more information Click here.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
  
  0151 909 3697
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Operated by Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  The First Class Lounge is located on the main concourse and is for First Class Avanti West Coast customers only.
  The First Class Lounge at Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February due to filming at the station. If you"Щd like to enjoy complimentary refreshments before continuing your journey, please present your Avanti West Coast First Class ticket to a member of Avanti West Coast staff upon your arrival at Liverpool Lime Street and they"Щll help you out.
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Located on main concourse
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Various retail establishments are present on Liverpool Lime Street station to purchase refreshments.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  WiFi hot spots around Liverpool Lime Street station
- Post Box
  
  No
  
  Outside the station on Lime Street
- Atm Machine
  
  No
  
  Located on Platform 7
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  WiFi hot spots around Liverpool Lime Street station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  There are two help points located on the Skelhorne Street side of the station with a direct line to contact station staff. There is also a call point near the entrance of the short stay car park.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: http://www.apcoa.co.uk
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA
- Name
  
  Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Spaces
  
  280
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  25
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Skelhorne Street short stay car park: -
  21 spaces plus 4 accessible spaces
  Lord Nelson Street long stay car park: -
  259 spaces plus 13 accessible spaces
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  52
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Alongside station entrance
- Annotation
  
  There are 2 areas at Liverpool Lime Street station where you can lock up your bike, Lord Nelson Street and Skelhorne Street. They are the only 2 places you are permitted to leave your bike at the station.
- Type
  
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  Liverpool Lime Street Mobility Team are available: -
  - Monday - Saturday 07:00 - 22:00
  - Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
  THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.
  A mobility assistance vehicle is available - to book, or for help boarding and alighting your train, please contact your train operator, ideally 48 hours in advance.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  There are eight accessible ticket machines at the station located on the station concourse.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Situated on main concourse opposite Northern's Travel Centre
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Assistance is available to and from platforms
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  
  The First Class Lounge is located on the main concourse and is for First Class Avanti West Coast customers only.
  The First Class Lounge at Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February due to filming at the station. If you"Щd like to enjoy complimentary refreshments before continuing your journey, please present your Avanti West Coast First Class ticket to a member of Avanti West Coast staff upon your arrival at Liverpool Lime Street and they"Щll help you out.

Station Message

Taxi Rank Changes during Autumn Internationals

The 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

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Penalty Fares
  
  Train Operator: AW
  Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Cold drinks vending machine.
  Hot drinks vending machine.
  Food vending machine.
  Food outlet (Seating available).
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  At the Penarth Road entrance and also in the main concourse.
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located outside the main entrance.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  There is a WHSmith located on the concourse.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is at the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance).
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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.
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://tfwrail.wales/lost-property
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- 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: No
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
  Opening 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: Yes
  Website
  http://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
  Opening 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: Yes
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  156
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- 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
- Annotation
  
  Sheltered stands are available on each platform.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Monday to Friday 04:00 to 01:00
  Saturday 04:00 to 00:30
  Sunday 07:00 to 00:30
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 04:00 to 01:00
  Sat 04:00 to 00:30
  Sun 07:00 to 00:30
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket machines are located at the Penarth Road entrance and on the concourse.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A.
  Step free access is available to Platforms 0 to 8.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible gate available at each set of ticket gates
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  15 Spaces - (2 displayed bays on riverside car park). There are 20 minute bays in the Fish Jetty car park.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- 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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Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 3 hrs 50 mins

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