Huddersfield to Cardiff Central Train Tickets & Timetables

Huddersfield Train Station to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 5 hrs 20 mins

Huddersfield Train Station to Cardiff Central one way only

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Trains depart every 44 minutes
First train leaves Huddersfield Train Station at 03:30
Last train leaves Huddersfield Train Station at 19:42

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Huddersfield to Cardiff Central train times

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Station Message

Until January 2027, Huddersfield will have three platforms instead of six, whilst Transpennine Route Upgrade works continue. Northern services from Leeds and Bradford Interchange will not run into Huddersfield. A rail replacement bus will run to Brighouse to connect to those services.

Huddersfield Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for TP
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  No
  
  Not in use
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
  
  Seating is available on all platforms, and within all waiting rooms and the First Class Lounge.
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Heated waiting rooms are available on platforms 1, 4A and 8.
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 1
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  There are male and female and accesible toilets located on platform 2 as well as temporary toilets at the far end of platform 3. Standard toilets are available between 0500 and 2100.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  There are accessible toilets located on platforms 2 which can be accessed using a radar key. There is another accessible toilet located within the First Class Lounge which does not require a key. Accessible toilets are available 24/7.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Huddersfield station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  There is an ATM located in the booking hall.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  There is a newsagent located on platform 1.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Replacement buses will depart and arrive at St George's Square, a short walk from the station.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  There are male and female and accesible toilets located on platform 2 as well as temporary toilets at the far end of platform 3. Standard toilets are available between 0500 and 2100.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  There are accessible toilets located on platforms 2 which can be accessed using a radar key. There is another accessible toilet located within the First Class Lounge which does not require a key. Accessible toilets are available 24/7.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Huddersfield station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  348 600 1671
- Available
  
  No
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  01895 262 122
- Operator Name
  
  TransPennine Express
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  2
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  33
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  There are 33 uncovered cycle spaces on platform 1
  Information about travelling with your cycle on TransPennine Express trains is available here
  Information about travelling with your cycle on Northern trains is available here
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 107 2149
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
  
  Boarding ramps are available on all platforms
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  There are accessible toilets located on platforms 2 which can be accessed using a radar key. There is another accessible toilet located within the First Class Lounge which does not require a key. Accessible toilets are available 24/7.
- Step Free Access
  
  This station is category B1. Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to the subway and platform 3. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Available
  
  No
- Location
  
  Not in use
- Details
  
  The first class lounge on Platform 1 is currently not in use

Station Message

Important information about Cardiff Central car parks

From 03:00 Wednesday 1 July, the Riverside and Penarth Road car parks will permanently close at Cardiff Central station. Please use Cardiff Central Quay multi-storey (Penarth Road) for parking, pick-up and drop-off after this date. Please allow extra time to get to and from the station.

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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.
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
  
  Cold drinks vending machine.
  Hot drinks vending machine.
  Food vending machine.
  Marks and Spencers, WHSmith, Upper Crust and Warrens Bakery located at front concourse.
  Upper Crust stall located on platform 1/2.
- 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 and Marks and Spencers 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: 250
  Number Accessible Spaces: 6
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/cardiff
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A
  Name: Riverside
  Spaces: 103
  Number Accessible Spaces: 2
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/cardiff
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Car Park 3
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A
  Name: Quay Multi- Storey
  Spaces: 681
  Number Accessible Spaces: 24
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/cardiff/cardiff-central-quay-station
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  102
- 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
  
  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
- 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 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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Huddersfield Train Station to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 5 hrs 20 mins

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