Reservation-only services before kick-off as rail bosses urge fans to book early
Rugby fans heading to Cardiff this weekend are being urged to plan ahead, with Great Western Railway confirming it will provide 50 trains and almost 25,000 seats for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown between Wales and Scotland.
The match takes place at the Principality Stadium, with kick-off at 4.40pm.
GWR says all trains travelling to Cardiff before the game will be reservation only, and customers are strongly advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Getting to the match
A total of 27 GWR services will run into Cardiff ahead of kick-off, offering seats for supporters travelling from across South Wales and the South West of England.
With stadium gates opening early, fans are being encouraged to travel well in advance of the main rush to ensure a smooth journey.
Getting home
The final whistle is expected at around 6.30pm, with GWR operating 23 services after the match towards Swansea and destinations across the South West.
Trains are expected to be extremely busy immediately after the game. A queueing system will be in place outside Cardiff Central railway station to help passengers board safely. Post-match services will operate on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations will not be required for the return journey.
Rachel Geliamassi, Customer Services Director at Great Western Railway, said:
“We’re delighted to be laying on significant extra capacity for what promises to be a really important Six Nations clash at the Principality Stadium.
“We’d urge fans to plan ahead and secure their seats early to avoid disappointment. Please allow sufficient time to make your journey and remember that trains will be extremely busy leading up to kick-off and immediately following the match.
“There are a number of other sporting fixtures also taking place on Saturday – so please check your journeys beforehand.”
Transport for Wales will also be running additional services, including extra pre-match trains and further capacity after the game.
Supporters can book advance tickets via the GWR or Transport for Wales websites.
Rail bosses say travelling by train remains the fastest, easiest and most sustainable way to reach the Principality Stadium – helping fans avoid the hassle of city-centre traffic and parking on one of the busiest sporting days of the year.
