Practical Information
Travel Arrangements
The University campus is situated in the heart of Cardiff's attractive civic centre, Cathays Park. In common with most city centres it can be difficult to park and visitors are encouraged to consider using public transport.
By Rail or Coach
Visitors should travel to Cardiff Central Station (Rail and Coach Stations are adjacent to one another). The Cathays Park Campus is a 20 minute walk from the Central Station. Alternatively, some local rail services from Cardiff Central call at Cathays Station, which is within the University's Cathays Park Campus.
Cardiff bus operates Cardiff's bus network and provides frequent bus services to the campus. Most conveniently, routes 27, 53 and 85 stop in front of the Main Building.
You can use Traveline Cymru to plan your journey with public transport within Wales.
By Air
Several inter-regional and international air services operate from Cardiff Wales Airport. The airport is located approximately 12 miles from the city centre. Visitors arriving here should take the X90 bus to Cardiff Central Station or a free bus to Rhoose Cardiff Airport Railway Station. All rail services from Rhoose travel to Cardiff Central Station, and many also travel to Cathays Station.
By Road
Get door-to-door directions to Cardiff University's Main Building.
From the East:
Take the M4 and exit at junction 29. Follow the A48M, pass the Holiday Inn Express and Moat House Hotels on your right, and exit at the junction marked A470. Using the middle lane, follow the slip-road to the roundabout and take the second exit, signposted City Centre. From this point onwards, follow signs for the University.
From the West:
Take the M4 and exit at junction 32. Follow the A470 into the city centre, and follow signs for the University.
Parking
Car parking within the University is very limited, and for this reason, reserved for visitors who have mobility difficulties (please get in touch with us at postgradenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk to arrange for these). There are a number of public car parks within easy walking distance of the University - those in Dumfries Place (accessed via St Andrew's Place) and North Road may be the most convenient. Additionally, an on-street pay and display parking system operates in the streets surrounding the University campus. This typically costs around £4 for three hours. Payment is by coin or debit/credit card. Parking in the North Road car park is £5 per day (charges for city centre multi-storey car parks vary considerably, up to £12 per day).
There are also Park and Ride Services to the city centre which is just a short walk from the Cathays Campus. This service costs just £3.
Advice for visitors with disabilities/special needs
Cardiff is committed to providing an accessible environment for all applicants, students and visitors. Where people may have special requirements that arise as a result of a disability, we would encourage them to contact us in order that appropriate arrangements can be made prior to their visit.
Travel and parking
Visitors with mobility difficulties should approach the University along Park Place, and park in the University's Main Building Car Park.
Access
For further information about access to University buildings you may wish to view the accessibility information on our website.
The VJ Gallery is easily accessible from the University's Main Building Car Park.
If you require any advice or assistance on the day staff at our reception desk will be happy to help.
Other requirements
For further information please contact the Disabilities Advisor at:
Disability & Dyslexia Service
Tel: 029 2087 4528
Email: disability@cardiff.ac.uk
Safety and First Aid
To ensure your personal safety throughout the event please adhere to all warning and instruction notices. In case of emergency contact the nearest member of staff immediately. In the event of a fire alarm, immediately vacate the building by the nearest exit and remain outside until told by University staff that it is safe to re-enter. Please note that lifts should not be used in the event of a fire.
Any visitors who become unwell during the event may report to a member of staff who will contact a first aider for you.