Trains from Wilmslow Train Station
to Cardiff Central
From £37.80
Wilmslow Train Station to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 3 hrs 3 mins
Wilmslow Train Station to Cardiff Central one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £37.80
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- Trains depart every 45 minutes
- First train leaves Wilmslow Train Station at 06:47
- Last train leaves Wilmslow Train Station at 21:47
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Wilmslow to Cardiff Central train times
| Last updated: 00:29:37
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08:41 Wilmslow On Time | 12:05 Cardiff Central On Time | Anytime Day Single, CrossCountry | 3h 24m, 1 change | ||
09:50 Wilmslow On Time | 12:55 Cardiff Central On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 3h 5m, Direct | ||
10:47 Wilmslow On Time | 13:50 Cardiff Central On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 3h 3m, Direct | ||
11:45 Wilmslow On Time | 14:48 Cardiff Central On Time | Anytime Day Single, Transport for Wales | 3h 3m, Direct | ||
12:46 Wilmslow On Time | 15:54 Cardiff Central On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 3h 8m, Direct |
Wilmslow Train Station 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 Room
Waiting rooms on platforms 2/3 & 4 and covered seating on all platforms
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
small coffee shop located adjacent to station entrance.
- ToiletsYes
These toilets are available 0530-0000 (note - push button access)
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick up & drop off from the bus stop in the station car park
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
These toilets are available 0530-0000 (note - push button access)
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull 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 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces120
- ChargesPer Hour: £2.00
Daily: £8.80
Weekly: £35.20
Monthly: £135.00
Annual: £1,408.00
Note:Up to 2 hours ( No Return) £2.20
Up to 4 Hours ( No Return) £4.40
Premium Parking (available at the front of the station)
Daily Rate £13.20
Weekly: £52.80
Monthly: £203
Annual: £2,112
Up to 2 hours ( No Return) £3.30
Up to 4 hours ( No Return) £6.60
Overnight Parking £3.30
- Number Accessible Spaces4
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
Disabled badge holders may park free of charge. The operating controls for the pay and display machines are 1440 mm above the ground.
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces30
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- Location
Opposite station building
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
Staff help available from 0500 to midnight everyday.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 05:00 to 00:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
This station only has tactile paving on platforms 1, 3 and 4 only - Access to Manchester and Crewe platforms by means of subway from booking hall and ramp to each platform. Access to Manchester Airport platform from rear car park via ramp. Use help point button to call assistance to unlock the gate onto the platform.
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. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Station Message
Cardiff Central - Autumn Internationals AlertWales will host four Autumn Internationals at Principality Stadium on:
- Sunday 9 November - Wales v Argentina
- Saturday 15 November - Wales v Japan
- Saturday 22 November - Wales v New Zealand
- Saturday 29 November - Wales v South Africa
Car park, CBI, and taxi rank closures will be in place. Details to be confirmed soon.
Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
https://tfw.wales/places/events/autumn-nations-series
Cardiff Central 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
- Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- 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 AreaYes
- Waiting Room
On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiYes
- Post BoxYes
At the Penarth Road entrance and also in the main concourse.
- Atm MachineYes
Located outside the main entrance.
- ShopsYes
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).
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- 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 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.
- Wifi
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/lost-property03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Penarth Road
Spaces: 193
Number Accessible Spaces: 8
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h - Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Riverside
Spaces: 110
Number Accessible Spaces: 7
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
http://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h - Car Park 3
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Brewery Car Park
Spaces: 44
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces156
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- 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
Sheltered stands are available on each platform.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-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 hoursMon-Fri 04:00 to 01:00
Sat 04:00 to 00:30
Sun 07:00 to 00:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machines are located at the Penarth Road entrance and on the concourse.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- 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.
- Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to Platforms 0 to 8.
- Ticket GatesYes
Accessible gate available at each set of ticket gates
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
15 Spaces - (2 displayed bays on riverside car park). There are 20 minute bays in the Fish Jetty car park.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- 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.
