Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Grangetown (Cardiff)
From £92.40
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Grangetown (Cardiff)by train on average takes 3 hrs 51 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Grangetown (Cardiff) one way only
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from £92.40
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 56 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:32
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 19:18
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Preston (Lancs) to Grangetown (Cardiff) train times
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Station Message
The lifts are out of order between platforms 1 & 2 and the footbridge at Preston station.
Preston (Lancs) Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- 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
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements. Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces1025
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces18
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces246
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
The Passenger Assistance meeting point is opposite the ticket office near the main entrance. 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.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Grangetown (Cardiff) facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- 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
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is at the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- 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) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesCardiff Central
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category C.
The station platforms are only accessible by stairs.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
