Trains from Lancaster
to Cathays
From £103.80
Lancaster to Cathaysby train on average takes 4 hrs 17 mins
Lancaster to Cathays one way only
Cheapest Advance Single from £103.80* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 56 minutes
- First train leaves Lancaster at 05:13
- Last train leaves Lancaster at 18:59
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Lancaster to Cathays train times
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Lancaster facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
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TrolleysYes
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
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ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineNo
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
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ShopsYes
News agent
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://avantiwestcoast.missingx.com/0345 528 0253 -
AvailableYes
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/LA1 5NW -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameLancaster Car Park
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Spaces163
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces5
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces188
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands
Platform 3 (middle) 16
Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands
Platform 5, 40 Stands
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Annotation
120 stands by platform 1 (120 spaces) 8 hoops on platfrom 3 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces) 6 hoops on platform 4 (2 x cycles per hoop = 12 spaces) 20 hoops on platform 5 (2 x cycles per hoop = 40 spaces)
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the ticket office. 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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:50 to 23:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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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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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Cathays facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupYes
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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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Refreshment FacilitiesNo
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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 CounterNo
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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 AvailableNo
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