Trains from Smithy Bridge
to Cathays
From £104.20
Smithy Bridge to Cathaysby train on average takes 4 hrs 29 mins
Smithy Bridge to Cathays one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £104.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 60 minutes
- First train leaves Smithy Bridge at 06:32
- Last train leaves Smithy Bridge at 18:33
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Smithy Bridge to Cathays train times
| Last updated: 23:19:43
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:50 Smithy Bridge On Time | 09:02 Cathays On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 8h 12m, 4 changes | ||
00:50 Smithy Bridge On Time | 10:02 Cathays On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 9h 12m, 3 changes |
Smithy Bridge facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. Shelters are provided on both platforms.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops next to the level crossing. (Station side for Rochdale, opposite side for Todmorden)
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- 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 from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platform 1
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - NameStation Car Park
- Spaces20
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The card only machine is located adjacent to the path on the entrance to the Manchester bound platform
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesRochdale
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Please note there are no tactile pavings at this station
There is level access to both of the platforms via road and level crossing. Step free access from car park to station entrance but have to cross road
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Step free access from car park to station entrance but have to cross road
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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