Cardiff Central luggage storage

About Cardiff Central 

Cardiff Central is the main train station in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Opened in 1850, the station was initially called Cardiff but was changed to Cardiff General in 1925 before being given its current name of Cardiff Central in 1973. Located at Central Square in the middle of Cardiff, Cardiff Central is one of two major railway hubs. Although when you count minor railway stations, there is a total of 20 in the city! Cardiff Central offers services across Wales and also to other cities in Britain. 

As expected with a big, modern train station, Cardiff Central has all of the amenities to make your transit enjoyable. It has numerous ticket desks, plenty of food options, a newsagency and information desk. It also has the only First Class lounge at a railway station in the whole of Wales. With all of these services, Cardiff Central is the perfect place for a stopover and might even give you a chance to explore the beautiful city of Cardiff.

Things to do near Cardiff Central 

Whether you find yourself at Cardiff Central for a stopover or longer visit, you certainly won’t get bored. Cardiff is a city that oozes charm and has plenty to offer travelers.

• Admire the grand Cardiff Castle
• Wander along Cardiff’s Centenary Walk
• Learn about the capital city’s history at Cardiff’s National Museum
• Get active on the Taff Trail
• Immerse yourself in the creative side of the city at the Millenium City
• Seek out Castell Coch
• Explore the open-air museum, St. Fagan’s
• Take in the views at Cardiff Bay

Transit Options near Cardiff Central

• Train (Arriva Trains Wales, Crosscountry)
• Bus (30, 92, 94, M3)
• Taxi

Luggage Storage near Cardiff Central

Cardiff Central is located right in the middle of the capital city so chances are you are going to want to stretch your legs and explore. To avoid having to carry your heavy bags around, drop them at a Bounce luggage facility instead. The storage service will look after your bags for however long you need, meaning you won’t have to carry them around the city with you. Bounce is flexible with storage times so you can store for a few hours or a few days – whatever works for you! 

Attractions and Activities near Cardiff Central

Wales’ capital city will welcome you back in time from the moment you step foot in its picturesque streets. Boasting numerous castles and fairytale charm, Cardiff oozes medieval vibes. There’s so much to learn and explore in this city that you won’t want to leave!

If it’s your first time to Cardiff or you just don’t want to miss a thing on a repeat visit, check out our list of attractions for inspiration!

• Cardiff Castle: Surrounded by beautiful parklands and gardens, the Cardiff Castle is one of the most popular attractions in Cardiff. There are fairytale castle towers, the Roman Fort and over 2,000 years of history to learn about.
• Cardiff’s Centenary Walk: The Centenary Walk will take to you some of the most significant sites in the city, showing off the best that Cardiff has to offer. You’ll learn about the city’s history and also get some local insight.
• Cardiff’s National Museum: Cardiff’s National Museum is part museum and part art gallery. There’s endless exhibitions to help you fill an afternoon and there’s no entry fee, although donations are encouraged.
• Taff Trail: The Taff Trail is a 55-mile path that stretches between Brecon and Cardiff Bay. Unless you’re an experienced walker you probably won’t want to walk the entire thing, although heading along a section of it is a great way to get active and enjoy the scenery.