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Rail Travel Information for The FA Cup Final

  • All main routes to Cardiff (from London and via Gloucester, Bristol and Crewe) are clear of significant engineering work and are operating a normal full timetable of services.
  • There is a good shuttle service between Newport and Cardiff before and after the match.
  • Car parking is available at Caerphilly & Aber (access from A470 and follow the signs to stations), Radyr (access from A470 and follow the signs to Radyr Park & Ride ) and Taffs Well (access from A470) stations with direct local services into Cardiff.
  • A regular service operates into Cardiff from both Bridgend and Barry.
  • Note that some stations have very restricted car park facilities and train services using these stations will only very limited capacity on the journey into Cardiff – these include Chepstow and Lydney.
  • Note that reservations are strongly recommended for all trains to Cardiff – otherwise it may not be possible to join some services.
  • On the return it is not possible to reserve seats. A queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central station to minimise waiting time.
  • Train information is available on the internet from www.wessextrains.co.uk (for services from Portsmouth, Bath, Bristol and the West of England), www.firstgroup.com (from Paddington, Reading and Swindon), from www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk (from Manchester, Crewe and Hereford) and from www.centraltrains.co.uk (from Birmingham).
  • Train times can be found by calling 08457 484950 or visiting www.nationalrail.co.uk.
  • Reservations and tickets can be purchased by calling: 0870 9000 773 (for Arriva Trains Wales), 0845 700 0125 (First Great Western) and (Wessex Trains).