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Places to Stay Near a Train Station in Cardiff
The best holidays start the moment you sit down on the train. These Cardiff stays are within a walkable mile of a station — step off, stroll to your door, and let the car stay at home.
Staybridge Suites
✓ Near a Train Station
🏖️ 2.78 miles from Penarth Beach (Good water quality)
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The Ship Hotel
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Family-friendly harbourside pub restaurant with sea views
🏖️ 0.42 miles from Watch House Bay (Poor water quality)
Barry
Parador 44
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Boutique restaurant with rooms inspired by Spain in central Cardiff
Cardiff
The Exchange Hotel
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Destination dining fusing Exchange history with local produce
🏖️ 2.3 miles from Penarth Beach (Good water quality)
Cardiff
Llechwen Hall Hotel
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Country house hotel on a hilltop with Welsh countryside views
Cardiff
Abershaw House Hotel
✓ Near a Train Station
🏖️ 0.72 miles from Cold Knap Barry (Excellent water quality)
Barry
Glendale Hotel
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Family-run hotel offering Italian/Welsh welcome for 35 years
🏖️ 0.36 miles from Penarth Beach (Good water quality)
Cardiff
Travelodge
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Convenient stop near Cardiff Airport, three minutes by car
🏖️ 1.25 miles from Cold Knap Barry (Excellent water quality)
Barry
Village Hotel
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Health and wellness club with pool, gym and fitness classes
🏖️ 2.9 miles from Llanishen Reservoir (Excellent water quality)
Cardiff
Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4, Jct.32
✓ Near a Train Station
🏖️ 2.95 miles from Llanishen Reservoir (Excellent water quality)
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Worth knowing before you book
Book train tickets around 12 weeks ahead for the cheapest advance fares, and pack light — a mile with wheeled luggage is easy, a mile with four bags is not. Some heritage-line stations here are seasonal, so check services for your dates.
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Frequently asked questions
How close are the stations?
Within about a mile of the stay — a 15–20 minute walk. Check the operator's timetable for service frequency, especially on rural and heritage lines.
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