Trains from Guide Bridge
to Cathays
From £95.90
Guide Bridge to Cathaysby train on average takes 4 hrs 3 mins
Guide Bridge to Cathays one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £95.90
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 58 minutes
- First train leaves Guide Bridge at 07:07
- Last train leaves Guide Bridge at 18:43
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Guide Bridge to Cathays train times
| Last updated: 00:31:50
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07:07 Guide Bridge On Time | 11:02 Cathays On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 3h 55m, 2 changes | ||
08:02 Guide Bridge On Time | 12:02 Cathays On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 0m, 2 changes | ||
09:02 Guide Bridge On Time | 13:02 Cathays On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 0m, 2 changes | ||
09:43 Guide Bridge On Time | 14:07 Cathays On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 4h 24m, 2 changes | ||
11:02 Guide Bridge On Time | 15:02 Cathays On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 0m, 2 changes |
Station Message
FOR ACCURATE STATION INFORMATION PLEASE USE THE WRITTEN TEXT - NOT THE PHOTOS AND MAP
Guide Bridge facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsYes
Located next to the ticket office
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick up point is in the layby outside the old station building on Guide Lane.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located next to the ticket office
- Accessible toiletsNo
- 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 from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Spaces140
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- 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 AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require when purchasing tickets.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Platform 1 level access from the car park, platform 2 level access, transfer between platforms using Guide Lane
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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.
