Trains from Long Preston
to Cathays
From £162.80
Long Preston to Cathaysby train on average takes 6 hrs 5 mins
Long Preston to Cathays one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £162.80
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 89 minutes
- First train leaves Long Preston at 07:42
- Last train leaves Long Preston at 16:36
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Long Preston to Cathays train times
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Long Preston facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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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 ParkYes
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Seated AreaNo
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Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. Shelters provided on both platforms.
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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
Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station car park.
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CCTVNo
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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 from Help Point 24/7.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details0800 200 6060
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Operator NameNorthern
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces6
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces10
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Within Car Park
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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 AvailableNo
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesSettle
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Level access to LDS platform. Access to Carlisle platform is via road, under bridge and up quite steep ramp. Step free access from car park to station
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 DownYes
Step free access from car park to station approximately 20 unmarked spaces.
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Cathays 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 FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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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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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.
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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 LevelPart 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
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.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens -
Customer Help PointsYes
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces30
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
15 Sheffield stands providing for up to 30 bicycles in an area, located to the south of the footbridge which crosses the railway.
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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 AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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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.
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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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Nearest stations with more facilitiesCardiff CentralCardiff Queen Street
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Accessible toiletsNo
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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.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Wheelchairs are available during ticket office opening hours.
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