Parking Near Cathays Railway Station, Wales
Where Can I Park for Cathays Railway Station?
Cathays railway station has no car parking facilities or accessible parking spaces, so drivers need to arrange parking away from the platform. Parksy spaces nearby include a £4.80 a day option 0.3 miles away near Hilton Cardiff and a £6.50 an hour Richmond Road space the same distance away. Cardiff Queen Street is 0.6 miles away, a 13-minute walk.
- Address
- Senghennydd Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3AT
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking on Richmond Road, CF24, Cardiff, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cardiff Queen Street railway station, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
Parking Near Cathays
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Phil Evenden
Parking at Cardiff University by Cathays Railway Station
Cathays railway station has no car parking facilities, and National Rail records no parking spaces or accessible parking spaces at the station (tfw.wales; nationalrail.co.uk). Drivers heading for the university campus therefore need to arrange parking away from the platform rather than expecting a station car park.
The campus sits on Senghennydd Road, with Cathays railway station next to Cardiff University Students’ Union (wikipedia.org).
Term-Time Pressure Around Cathays and Senghennydd Road
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest when university activity is high, particularly during term time, student events and open days. The campus setting beside Cardiff University Students’ Union makes those periods especially relevant for visitors travelling by car (wikipedia.org).
Street parking around Cathays also needs care. Cathays & Central Youth & Community Project records two-hour parking outside the community centre on Cathays Terrace and a 15-minute drop-off point at the front of the centre (cathays.org.uk). Those arrangements are specific to the community-centre frontage, so they should not be treated as all-day campus parking.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Cathays Railway Station
Students and staff wanting a short walk can choose a driveway space on Richmond Road in CF24, 0.3 miles away, at £6.50 an hour, or parking near Hilton Cardiff in CF10 3ND, also 0.3 miles away, at £4.80 a day. The daily option is particularly suited to a full day on campus, while the hourly Richmond Road space fits a shorter visit.
Further choices include parking at Crwys Road in CF24, 0.4 miles away, at £4.50 an hour, and a secure Cardiff CF24 space 0.4 miles away at £30 a day. Two 0.5-mile options provide secure 24/7 parking: a city-centre space at £4.50 an hour and a central Cardiff garage at £25 a day. Hourly spaces suit appointments or brief visits; daily spaces are more practical for staff shifts, lectures or open-day attendance.
Other Cardiff Car Parks for a Cathays Visit
The Cardiff University campus car park is not the only potential base for a journey into Cathays, but the named nearby alternatives need to be selected with the destination in mind. The Parksy spaces near Hilton Cardiff, Richmond Road, Crwys Road and central Cardiff provide bookable alternatives at distances of 0.3 to 0.5 miles, with hourly and daily choices for different visit lengths.
For a very short stop, the community-centre frontage on Cathays Terrace has a 15-minute drop-off point, while two-hour parking is available outside Cathays & Central Youth & Community Project (cathays.org.uk).
Walking From Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central to Cathays
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest named station, at 0.6 miles from Cathays railway station and a 13-minute walk.
Cardiff Central railway station is another option, at approximately a 19-minute walk. Cathays railway station itself has no car parking, although National Rail lists drop-off and pick-up points and cycling facilities (nationalrail.co.uk). Rail users can therefore approach the campus without relying on a station parking space.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Cathays Railway Station?
Cathays railway station has no car parking facilities or accessible parking spaces, so drivers need to arrange parking away from the platform. Parksy spaces nearby include a £4.80 a day option 0.3 miles away near Hilton Cardiff and a £6.50 an hour Richmond Road space the same distance away. Cardiff Queen Street is 0.6 miles away, a 13-minute walk.
Are There Parking Spaces at Cathays Railway Station?
Cathays railway station has no car parking facilities, and National Rail records no parking spaces or accessible parking spaces there. It does list drop-off and pick-up points and cycling facilities, so drivers should arrange parking away from the platform rather than expecting a station car park.
What Is the Closest Bookable Parking Near Cathays Railway Station?
Parksy has two priced options 0.3 miles from Cathays railway station. A Richmond Road driveway space in CF24 costs £6.50 an hour, while parking near Hilton Cardiff in CF10 3ND costs £4.80 a day. The hourly space suits a shorter visit, while the daily option is suited to a full day on campus.
Which Parking Is Best for a Full Day at Cardiff University?
The option near Hilton Cardiff in CF10 3ND is 0.3 miles away and costs £4.80 a day, making it particularly suited to a full day on campus. Other daily choices include a secure Cardiff CF24 space 0.4 miles away at £30 a day and a central Cardiff garage 0.5 miles away at £25 a day.
Is Parking Around Cathays and Senghennydd Road Difficult During Term Time?
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest when university activity is high, particularly during term time, student events and open days. The campus is beside Cardiff University Students’ Union. On Cathays Terrace, two-hour parking and a 15-minute drop-off point apply outside Cathays & Central Youth & Community Project, rather than as all-day campus parking.
Can I Walk From Cardiff Queen Street or Cardiff Central to Cathays Railway Station?
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is 0.6 miles from Cathays railway station and a 13-minute walk. Cardiff Central railway station is another option at approximately a 19-minute walk. Rail users can therefore approach the campus without relying on a station parking space, as Cathays has no car parking.
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