Trains from Manchester Victoria Train Station
to Cardiff Central
From £45.80
Manchester Victoria Train Station to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 3 hrs 54 mins
Manchester Victoria Train Station to Cardiff Central one way only
Cheapest Advance Single from £45.80* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 34 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Victoria Train Station at 04:39
- Last train leaves Manchester Victoria Train Station at 20:06
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Manchester Victoria to Cardiff Central train times
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Manchester Victoria Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
There are no designated waiting rooms, but the station concourse and platforms are fully canopied
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TrolleysNo
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
There is a large cafe with seating plus a number of smaller cafes and coffee / news outlets on the main concourse area.
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ToiletsYes
Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
Inside the accessible toilet
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement services pick up/drop off on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M&S shop.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
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Accessible toiletsYes
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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://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
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Information Services Open
Information available 0700 - 2300 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
Meeting point to the left of the barriers from the concourse, there is also a customer service office next to this area.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Next to lifts by platform 3
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Annotation
38 cycle stands on platform and approach
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TypeStands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
Customer Service Office at the end of the barriers, Meeting point in front of the customer service office branded for passenger assistance
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 06:15 to 22:45
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
Located near the ticket office.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
For guided wayfinding at this station, please download the Goodmaps App from the app store or click here: https://studio.prod.goodmaps.io/public-viewer?building=d85f4528-6045-4f21-a0a7-b4de035479c6®ion=UK&theme=light
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
Customer service office
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Station Message
Important information about Cardiff Central car parksFrom 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.
Cardiff Central facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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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.
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
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.
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ToiletsYes
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.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiYes
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Post BoxYes
At the Penarth Road entrance and also in the main concourse.
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Atm MachineYes
Located outside the main entrance.
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ShopsYes
There is a WHSmith and Marks and Spencers located on the concourse.
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is at the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance).
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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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.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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.
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Wifi
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AvailableYes
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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://tfwrail.wales/lost-property03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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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: NoWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/cardiffOpening 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: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/cardiffOpening 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: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/cardiff/cardiff-central-quay-stationOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces102
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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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
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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
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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 Available
Monday to Friday 04:00 to 01:00
Saturday 04:00 to 00:30
Sunday 07:00 to 00:30
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 04:00 to 01:00
Sat 04:00 to 00:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machines are located at the Penarth Road entrance and on the concourse.
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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 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.
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Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to Platforms 0 to 8.
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Ticket GatesYes
Accessible gate available at each set of ticket gates
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
15 Spaces - (2 displayed bays on riverside car park). There are 20 minute bays in the Fish Jetty car park.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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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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