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Provider information and services
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Popular Routes
Arriva Trains Wales train tickets
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Transport for Wales
10:550h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:15Manchester Airport (MIA)
£51One-way
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Transport for Wales
09:550h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:15Manchester Airport (MIA)
£51One-way
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Transport for Wales
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Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:15Manchester Airport (MIA)
£51One-way
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Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)09:15Manchester Airport (MIA)
£51One-way
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Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:15Manchester Airport (MIA)
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About Arriva Trains Wales
Arriva Trains Wales provides long and short-distance rail service throughout Wales and parts of Western England. Arriva Trains Wales (ATW) operate over 955 services a day, transporting 65,000 passengers across England and Wales. The train provider connects the metropolitan cities and smaller towns of Wales and West-England together, with the majority of Arriva Wales Trains being used for short distances only. Arriva Trains Wales also provide high-speed trains designated for longer distances on mainline routes, especially commuter routes such as Cardiff to Manchester. Below you can find information on Arriva Train Wales different ticket types, most popular connections and frequently asked questions.
Arriva Trains Wales - Timetable & Prices
Arriva Trains Wales - Ticket Types
Arriva Trains Wales offer four types of tickets - Anytime, Advance, Off-Peak, and Super-Off Peak. You can find a larger description of each ticket type below. Each ticket holder is allowed up to two pieces of large luggage.
Anytime Ticket
This ticket type is generally more expensive than the other types, but travellers with this ticket can travel at any time of day, including peak time. This is a good ticket type to have when passengers are uncertain about their time of travel.
Advance Ticket
The advance ticket is specifically for a single/return journey. It is non-refundable, however it can be amended for up to 28 days before travel.
Off-Peak Ticket
These tickets are more limited as travellers can only travel during certain times of the day, but are usually considerably cheaper than the Anytime tickets. The type of train does not affect the ticket, only the time of day. Travellers should check with Arriva Trains Wales, or at the station that they are travelling with the right ticket before starting their journey.
Super Off-Peak Ticket
These tickets hold the most restrictions, with a smaller window of time when travellers can travel during the day. These tickets normally cannot be used to travel during general rush-hour times, but are the cheapest ticket to purchase.
Arriva Trains Wales Popular Destinations
Arriva Trains Wales - FAQs
- Can I take my bicycle on the train? Bikes are allowed on the majority of Arriva Trains Wales. In order to guarantee a spot on the train for your bike it's best to book a reservation as far in advance as possible.
- Is there free WiFi on Arriva Trains Wales? The train company provides free WiFi across 70% of its trains. Look out for their WiFi stickers as an indication that the service should be available.
- When's the best time to book my journey? The best time to buy a train ticket with Arriva Trains Wales is usually as far in advance as possible. Buying a ticket at the station just before travelling is the most expensive time, while the more days and weeks in advance travellers book, the cheaper the tickets become. If a traveller is booking with a railcard then they will find a third of the price reduction.
Aboard the Arriva Trains Wales services there are toilets, but only in the Standard Class carriages. Wifi is available on most of the services. There is only one connection which does not accommodate wheelchair users, and that is between Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay.
On long distance services there is a trolley service with refreshments and food for the journey. Arriva Trains Wales offers a Business Class on selected trains between Holyhead and Cardiff. This service includes a meal cooked by a chef on board while hot and cold snacks are available for purchase from the buffet for standard class passengers.
Popular Arriva Trains Wales routes
Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
from £2
Direct trains available
0h13 average duration
13trains per day
Served by
- Transport for Wales
- TransPennine Express
- Northern Rail (3)
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
from £2
Direct trains available
0h13 average duration
15trains per day
Served by
- Northern Rail (3)
- TransPennine Express
- Transport for Wales
London to Aberystwyth train
from £28
Direct trains available
4h40 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
- Avanti West Coast
- Transport for Wales
- West Midlands Trains
Chester to Manchester train
from £2
Direct trains available
0h51 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
- Northern Rail (3)
- Avanti West Coast
- Transport for Wales
Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Wolverhampton station (WVH) train
from £6
Direct trains available
0h37 average duration
29trains per day
Served by
- West Midlands Trains
- Transport for Wales
Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
from £5
Direct trains available
0h44 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- Avanti West Coast
- Transport for Wales
- West Midlands Trains
Liverpool to Holyhead train
from £25
Direct trains available
2h36 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- Transport for Wales
- Avanti West Coast
Manchester to Holyhead train
from £20
Direct trains available
2h43 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- Northern Rail (3)
- Avanti West Coast
- Transport for Wales
Telford to Wolverhampton train
from £2
Direct trains available
0h17 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
- West Midlands Trains
- Transport for Wales
Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton train
from £3
Direct trains available
0h38 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Transport for Wales
- West Midlands Trains
- Avanti West Coast
Arriva Trains Wales FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with Arriva Trains Wales: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
With Arriva Trains Wales, you can travel to various destinations across Wales and the bordering regions of England, including cities like Cardiff, Swansea, and Chester.
Arriva Trains Wales offers accessibility features including wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, and an assistance service for passengers with reduced mobility.
Arriva Trains Wales allows cancellations, but the refund policy depends on the ticket type purchased.
With Arriva Trains Wales, there is no formal check-in process; simply board the train with a valid ticket.
If you miss your connection due to a delay, Arriva Trains Wales offers compensation.
Refunds for Anytime tickets with Arriva Trains Wales are typically processed within 14 working days, whereas Advance tickets are non-refundable.
Compensation requests with Arriva Trains Wales should generally be submitted as soon as possible after the issue arises, keeping in mind that refunds are not available for Advance tickets.
If your train with Arriva Trains Wales is delayed and affects your connection, you may be eligible for compensation.
Arriva Trains Wales offers compensation of 50% of the single ticket price for train delays exceeding 120 minutes.
For a train delay with Arriva Trains Wales lasting between 60 and 119 minutes, passengers are entitled to compensation equivalent to 25% of the single ticket price.
Arriva Trains Wales, now rebranded as Transport for Wales Rail Services, primarily operates from Cardiff Central and other key stations across Wales.
On Arriva Trains Wales, you can store up to 2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage in overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, or under seats.
Arriva Trains Wales does not operate overnight trains, as night journeys are not available.
You do not need to bring your passport when traveling with Arriva Trains Wales unless your journey crosses international borders.
Small pets in carriers travel free on Arriva Trains Wales, while dogs are allowed with a ticket costing £5 per day, and guide dogs can travel for free.
If a train with Arriva Trains Wales is canceled, you are eligible for a full refund.
Arriva Trains Wales offers refundable tickets for certain flexible fare types, such as "Anytime" tickets, which allow changes or refunds before travel, subject to terms and conditions.
Arriva Trains Wales offers USB plug points for passengers to charge their devices during travel.
Arriva Trains Wales does not offer the option to buy subway tickets onboard their trains.
Arriva Trains Wales does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Arriva Trains Wales offers WiFi onboard their trains, providing connectivity for passengers during their journey.
Arriva Trains Wales offers quiet zones on its services, providing a peaceful environment for passengers.
station information and facilities
Most popular Arriva Trains Wales train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: 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 changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Arriva Trains Wales destinations
Not sure where to begin your Arriva Trains Wales adventure? Check out these popular Arriva Trains Wales destinations for travel details and nearby attractions:
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