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About the centre

Kaplan's courses in Cardiff are conveniently held in central locations with easy access to public transport. The primary venues used are:

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

  • Centrally located in Cardiff City.
  • A short walk from Cardiff Central train and bus stations.

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

  • Just a minute's stroll from Cardiff Queen Street train station.
  • A 2-minute walk from the nearest bus station on Greyfriars Road.

Cardiff and Vale College

  • Courses take place on the main campus located on Dumballs Road.
  • A 9-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station.

All courses and timetables for Cardiff

Select a qualification for information and timetables:

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ACA Advanced Level 2025

ACA Advanced Level timetable View Advanced Level

ACA Professional Level 2025

ACA Professional Level timetable View Professional Level

ACA Certificate Level 2025

ACA Certificate Level timetable View Certificate Level

Transport links

Courses in Cardiff are conveniently located at a hotel in Cardiff city centre and are easily accessible by car and public transport.

Please arrive at the location at least 10 minutes prior to the course start time, so you can find your room and settle in before the course begins.

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Car

Follow City Centre exit routes from M4 whether approaching city from either East or West.

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Bus

Nearest bus stops:

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

  • Customhouse Street – 2 min walk
  • Lower St Mary Street – 2 mins walk

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

  • The nearest bus station is a 2-minute walk away on Greyfriars Road.

Cardiff and Vale College

  • Cardiff Bus Services 1 and 2 stop near the main college building on Dumballs Road
  • Most bus services start and end in the city centre, which is a short walk from the college.

Visit Cardiff bus website for bus information, timetables and route maps.

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Train

Nearest stations:

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

  • Cardiff Central Train Station is only 0.2 miles away, approximately a 1-minute walk.

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

  • Cardiff Queen Street Station is a 5-minute walk.

Cardiff and Vale College

  • Cardiff Central Station is a 9-minute walk.

For all rail enquiries, please visit the National Rail website.

Facilities

The facilities available will vary depending on the hotel.

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Recycling

All our centres feature recycling and food waste facilities in the student areas. We kindly ask you to familiarise yourself with their locations, so you can recycle effectively. Thank you for your help in making our environment more sustainable.

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Parking

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

  • No on-site parking available.
  • Several nearby parking facilities are available in the city.

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

  • 55 car parking spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis (fees apply).
  • Use postcode CF10 3DN for satnav directions to the car park.
  • Nearby NCP Car Park located on Greyfriars Road, CF10 3AD.

Cardiff and Vale College

  • Very limited parking available.
  • Public transport is encouraged for attendees.

Facilities at each location may vary, so it's a good idea to check in advance if you have specific needs.

For parking information, please visit National Car Parks (NCP) website.