SCORPIO 7 Posted May 6, 2007 (edited) For Roadworks & Traffic Information RAC Travel Information AA Roadwatch BBC Wales Travel BBC Wales - Millenium Stadium Travel Cardiff Council - Stadium Major Events Page For Bus & Coach Travel Information National Express Cardiff Bus Stagecoach in South Wales First Bus in South Wales For Rail Travel Information Arriva Trains Wales (ATW) First Great Western (FGW) National Rail Enquiries Groupsave If you are travelling as a group of 3 or 4 Adults, Don't foget to ask for Groupsave. With Groupsave parties of 3 or 4 Adults travel for the price of 2 and up to 4 Children (aged 5-15) travel for £1 each. I've been advised that Groupsave will be available on services provided by both ATW and FGW. Important Information for the Users of Cardiff Central Station Information from First Great Western On days when major events are being held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Cardiff Central Station obviously gets extremely busy, and crowd control measures are put in place, both before and after the event. This means that a queuing system operates after the event and other restrictions put in place. Customers are specifically advised to take note of the following points: After the event admittance to Cardiff Central will be limited for safety reasons and a queuing system will be in place. The queuing area is open to the elements and toilet facilities are not available in this area. Left Luggage facilities are not available at Cardiff Central Station for security reasons Customers with special assistance should speak to the stewards on queues in order to gain assistance in accessing the platforms. In addition, we suspend all seat reservations for all trains leaving Cardiff Central station after the event, and importantly, spaces on trains for return journeys are on a first come first served basis. If you need special assistance** at these times, please speak to the stewards who will help you get to the platforms. **Those of whom that might require special assistance are strongly advised to book such assistance in advance. CARDIFF CENTRAL DEPARTURES FROM 2130 ATW 2131 Rhymney Calling at Cardiff Queen Street, Heath High Level, Llanishen, Lisvane & Thornhill, Caerphilly, Aber, Llanbradach, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Pengam, Gilfach Fargoed, Bargoed, Brithdir, Tir-Phil, Pontlottyn & Rhymney. ATW 2135 Radyr Calling at Ninian Park, Waun-Gron Park, Fairwater, Danes Court & Radyr. ATW 2136 Treherbert Calling at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, Llandaf, Radyr, Taffs Well, Trefforest, Pontypridd, Trehafod, Porth, Dinas (Rhondda), Tonypandy, Llwynypia, Ystrad Rhondda, Ton Pentre, Treorchy, Ynyswen & Treherbert. ATW 2141 Bridgend Calling at Grangetown, Cogan, Eastbrook, Dinas Powys, Cadoxton, Barry Docks, Barry, Rhoose Cardiff Airport, Llantwit Major & Bridgend. ATW 2141 Aberdare Calling at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, Llandaf, Radyr, Taffs Well, Trefforest, Pontypridd, Abercynon North, Penrhiwceiber, Mountain Ash, Fernhill, Cwmbach & Aberdare. FGW 2148 Swansea Calling at Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath & Swansea. ATW 2150 Hereford Calling at Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool & New Inn, Abergavenny & Hereford. ATW 2155 Haverfordwest Calling at Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath, Swansea, Gowerton ®, Llanelli, Pembrey & Burry Port, Kidwelly ®, Ferryside ®, Carmarthen, Whitland, Clunderwen, Clarbeston Road & Haverfordwest. FGW 2158 Frome Calling at Newport, Severn Tunnel Junction, Patchway, Filton Abbey Wood, Bristol Temple Meads, Keynsham, Oldfield Park, Bath Spa, Freshford, Avoncliff, Bradford On Avon, Trowbridge, Westbury & Frome. ATW 2201 Caerphilly Calling at Cardiff Queen Street, Heath High Level, Llanishen, Lisvane & Thornhill & Caerphilly. ATW 2201 Penarth Calling at Grangetown, Dingle Road & Penarth. ATW 2211 Pontypridd Calling at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, Llandaf, Radyr, Taffs Well, Trefforest & Pontypridd. ATW 2225 Barry Island Calling at Grangetown, Cogan, Eastbrook, Dinas Powys, Cadoxton, Barry Docks, Barry & Barry Island. ATW 2231 Penarth Calling at Grangetown, Dingle Road & Penarth. ATW 2235 Rhymney Calling at Cardiff Queen Street, Heath High Level, Llanishen, Lisvane & Thornhill, Caerphilly, Aber, Llanbradach, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Pengam, Gilfach Fargoed, Bargoed, Brithdir, Tir-Phil, Pontlottyn & Rhymney. ATW 2241 Aberdare Calling at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, Llandaf, Radyr, Taffs Well, Trefforest, Pontypridd, Abercynon North, Penrhiwceiber, Mountain Ash, Fernhill, Cwmbach & Aberdare. ATW 2241 Carmarthen Calling at Bridgend, Pyle, Port Talbot Parkway, Baglan, Briton Ferry, Neath, Skewen, Llansamlet, Swansea, Gowerton ®(S), Llanelli (S), Pembrey & Burry Port (S), Kidwelly ®(S), Ferryside ®(S) & Carmarthen. ATW 2246 Treherbert Calling at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, Llandaf, Radyr, Ta Edited June 3, 2007 by SCORPIO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCORPIO 7 Posted May 28, 2007 Just to let you all know that Arriva Trains Wales will be running additional Shuttle Services from Cardiff Central after the Grand Prix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbin' Along 5 Posted May 28, 2007 Thanks Scorpio - it's always useful to know these things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jacques Posted May 28, 2007 (edited) How good of you to take the time out to post all this info (We won't be needing it though , we're making a weekend of it, travelling up by car Friday Yippee) Edited May 28, 2007 by Jacques Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted May 28, 2007 Wow Scorpio - I think a lot of people will be grateful for that information. Very comprehensive But Im like Jacques - arrive Friday lunchtime and go home sometime Sunday with a car in acar park somewhere!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingcinder 0 Posted May 28, 2007 I think most will make a weekend of it. Premier League Pairs @ Somerset Friday, British Grand Prix Saturday and back to Rye House for our double header vs Redcar and Workington on Sunday. Happy Days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCORPIO 7 Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) Many thanks for the compliments, it's good to know that it's appreciated. I know most people will more than likely be travelling by car but those of whom that might have to or might want to use public transport and are planning to make a weekend of it by travelling on either the Thursday or Friday and coming back on Sunday or Monday please post here your requirements and I will endeavour to post the info here asap. Scorpio Edited May 29, 2007 by SCORPIO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sjl Posted May 30, 2007 Wow Scorpio - I think a lot of people will be grateful for that information. Very comprehensive But Im like Jacques - arrive Friday lunchtime and go home sometime Sunday with a car in acar park somewhere!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Me too! Sooooo excited !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted May 30, 2007 Scorpio, If I remember correctly, last year as the day got closer and people suddenly decided to come along, they were really keen for this information as there are no hotel rooms in the whole of wales available, so keep up the updates they will be read and used fequently, I can asure you of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,077 Posted May 30, 2007 Last year i didn't leave the stadium till about 11 o clock - so i better make sure i'm not too pissed and miss my lift to Newport . I gather there are no late trains after 11 . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhidassa 73 Posted May 30, 2007 Will be going via a bus from Norfolk Arena, so thankfully I dont have to worry about this. Many thanks for the information, though, its always useful to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 1 Posted May 30, 2007 But Im like Jacques - arrive Friday lunchtime and go home sometime Sunday with a car in acar park somewhere!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fancy a race to see who can get there first? (No speeding of course ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted June 1, 2007 Friday to sunday in the st.davids spa hotel deffo happy days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCORPIO 7 Posted June 3, 2007 Scorpio, If decided to come along, they were really keen for this information as there are no hotel rooms in the whole of wales available, so keep up the updates they will be read and used fequently, I can asure you of that. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When I checked the other day for myself and my friend Becky 'cos we are driving down, the nearest we could get was Bristol or Bridgewater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dietbowers 522 Posted June 3, 2007 When I checked the other day for myself and my friend Becky 'cos we are driving down, the nearest we could get was Bristol or Bridgewater. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> tell the local council your asylum seekers,you may be alright then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
