Grangetown (Cardiff) train station

Grangetown (Cardiff) train tickets, prices and times

In ORR’s 2024/25 ticket-based estimates, Cardiff Central was the main recorded origin or destination for journeys associated with Grangetown (Cardiff). Use the current journey results to check the route and any changes of train for your travel date.

Compare train ticket prices to and from Grangetown (Cardiff) for your date, destination and Railcard. Check the times, changes and fare restrictions before booking. Where available, compare Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime tickets, and check whether your selected train offers a seat reservation.

Choose an available ticket-delivery method and follow the retailer’s collection or electronic-ticket instructions before boarding. Select a collection station only when it is offered for your booking.

Ticket-machine locations listed: Platforms 1 & 2. Check opening and access arrangements if you intend to collect a ticket.

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At a glance

Station essentials

Station

Grangetown (Cardiff)

Station code

GTN

Location

Cardiff - Caerdydd, Wales

Recorded entrance roads

Penarth Road

Map

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Journey planning

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The map marks the station location. Check the correct entrance and platform access before travelling.

Train operators and station management

The checked station record names Transport for Wales as the station manager. The company managing a station is not necessarily the operator of every train that calls there.

Your journey results show the operator and any changes for the service you choose. Explore the Train Operators directory.

Facilities and assistance at Grangetown (Cardiff)

• Ticket machinesListed — check availability
• Sheltered waitingListed — check availability
• Accessible toiletsNot listed as available
• Baby changingNot listed as available

Step-free access: Category C

The official classification records no step-free route to the platforms. Contact the train operator about assistance and suitable alternatives before committing to this station for an accessible journey.

Recorded staffing level: unstaffed. Staffing descriptions do not guarantee assistance at every entrance or on every service.

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Parking and onward travel

The checked station record does not provide complete car-park details. Check the official station information and local parking rules before deciding to drive.

The official travel notes include rail-replacement pick-up information. Use the current directions, since a replacement bus may stop outside the normal station entrance.

Finding your way around Grangetown (Cardiff)

For onward travel in Cardiff - Caerdydd, check the station map against your final destination and allow time for any walking, bus or taxi connection. The nearby-station links offer other arrival points to compare.

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About Grangetown (Cardiff) station

ORR estimated 258,616 passenger entries and exits here in the year from April 2024 to March 2025. This is an annual estimate based mainly on ticket data, not a count of different people or a timetable.