Matt Davis 156 Posted June 7, 2005 Couldnt find a thread about this anywhere else, apologies if there is alreadfy a topic though... Where is best to park in Cardiff? Last year we parked in a multi story just outside the city centre but cant remember how we got there! Any suggestions on where to park and directions on how to get there? Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sward 0 Posted June 7, 2005 I would say follow the signs to Park and Ride. The buses run really regularly into the city centre and its only a five minute journey. It's pretty cheap and well organised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody-the-bee 0 Posted June 7, 2005 Last year I parked in the train station car park. 24 hour CCTV, and it's pretty cheap too. The stadium is literally a 2 minute walk from the car park. Will be doing it all by taxi this year, as our hotel is out of town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanisnumber1 0 Posted June 7, 2005 Yeah when we went 2nd time we parked in the train station car park, which was better than parking in the multi-story we did the 1st time we went!! When we got back from the Stadium, must have had to queue for an hour or more to pay for the ticket at these 2 meters!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCedarMan 0 Posted June 7, 2005 (edited) Depends on what your plans are! If your looking to get home after the meeting, the best thing to avoid traffic congestion is to park at Newport station (£3.60 return to Cardiff and 20mins) then after the meeting you won't have to get into the traffic jams. The railways run a virtual shuttle service so you can be back into Newport within 30mins if you want, you then join the M4 nearly 20 miles away and free road to your destination. Unless you live down Swansea area then your screwed Seriously you can be away before the jams clear. Edited June 7, 2005 by TheCedarMan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornishman 18 Posted June 7, 2005 last year we parked in the multi story right opposite the stadium be careful though, they werent gunna let anyone out. was only cos the police decided to make a path for us that we we're allowed out. otherwise would have been waiting till very late that night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 1 Posted June 7, 2005 There is a NCP car park (DGM ) behind the Travelodge which is accross the road from Sams Bar, and about 50 yards from the Prince of Wales. If you are stopping overnight its 9GBP for 24 hours which isn't bad if there are a few of you. We parked there for about 6 hours on Sunday and it cost us 6GBP, but I presume there are cheaper car parks about, that one is just close to the 2 bars in question and close enough to the MS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FELIX DA HOUSECAT 0 Posted June 7, 2005 We have always used the park&ride at Leckwith nr Ninian Park,For £5 all day its been a bargain,Buses normally start running from about 11.30am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Davis 156 Posted June 8, 2005 Thanks guys looks like we will be parking in the train station car park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icanicant 0 Posted June 8, 2005 Try the NCP website. There are four multi story car parks, the ideal one seems to be at the east end of the pedestrianised area. (Dumfries Place i think) Open until midnight and £8.50 max charge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicks Notes 0 Posted June 8, 2005 Word of caution - The pricing policy at the station car park seems to have been set to deter non-rail travellers. Without a rail ticket, the minimum cost last year was £10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody-the-bee 0 Posted June 8, 2005 Where did you find this information? Last year I parked there for 24 hours at a cost of £6 - and didn't have a rail ticket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 1 Posted June 8, 2005 There are 2 car parks for the rail station though isn't there? There's a small one opposite Sams bar, next to the NCP one, and there's a bigger one a bit futher down the road. We've parked in the bigger one before and it was quite reasonable but chose the NCP last year as it's right behind the Travelodge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody-the-bee 0 Posted June 8, 2005 There's more than one train station in Cardiff isn't there? We parked in the small car park by the NCP - right by the stadium. Very reasonably priced and wasn't even full either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splatty 0 Posted June 8, 2005 park and ride without a doubt! the ncp's will be gridlocked if you leave straight after although it isn't a problem for us this year as we are staying over we have found through experience that it is important to stick to the west side of the city as all the traffic is bypassed trying to go east through the city (we got caught in gridlock for 2 hours in 03!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
