{"id":394699,"date":"2026-03-27T21:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=191154"},"modified":"2026-03-27T21:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:33:00","slug":"bristol-bears-head-to-cardiff-21-extra-trains-for-principality-stadium-double-header","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=394699","title":{"rendered":"Bristol Bears head to Cardiff: 21 extra trains for Principality Stadium double-header"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bristol Bears fans heading to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for the double-header clash with Harlequins on Saturday 28 March should book their train travel, with Great Western Railway laying on 21 extra trains and more than 10,000 additional seats.<\/p>\n

One ticket grants access to both the women’s fixture (1230 kick-off) and men’s game (1530 kick-off), with the final whistle expected around 1730.<\/p>\n

GWR will run 35 trains into Cardiff before the men’s kick-off, including 25 services arriving ahead of the women’s game at 1230. After the final whistle, 22 trains will operate from 1730 onwards to get supporters home. In total the train company will provide more than 20,000 seats for supporters travelling to and from the games by train.<\/p>\n

All trains from Bristol to Cardiff\u00a0require advance seat reservations\u00a0and are expected to be extremely busy. Fans are strongly encouraged to book the earliest service possible to arrive ahead of the women’s kick-off and allow plenty of time for their journey.<\/p>\n

Book now at www.gwr.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

Reservations are not available for return services from Cardiff after the men’s game, trains operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with a queuing system in place at Cardiff Central station.<\/p>\n

Getting there<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cardiff Central station is directly next to the Principality Stadium, making rail the quickest and easiest way to travel. Services run from:<\/p>\n