Preston (Lancs) to Cardiff Central Train Tickets & Timetables

Preston (Lancs) to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 3 hrs 41 mins

Preston (Lancs) to Cardiff Central one way only

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Trains depart every 56 minutes
First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:33
Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 21:18

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Preston (Lancs) to Cardiff Central train times

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Preston (Lancs) facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Preston station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast Lost Property
- 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
  
  Information Kiosk on Platform 3. 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.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  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.
  
  Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parking
  
  PR1 8AP
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  1025
- Charges
  
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £6.50
  Sunday: £6.50
  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.
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  18
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  246
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
  9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. 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.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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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Trains from Preston (Lancs)to Cardiff CentralFrom £86.80

Preston (Lancs) to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 3 hrs 41 mins

Preston (Lancs) to Cardiff Central one way only

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