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The Welsh international rugby team are set to kick off their autumn international series on November 9 at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, with a fixture against Argentina. This is the first of four matches in the capital, with Steve Tandy's squad also set to face Japan, New Zealand and South Africa on November 15, 20 and 29. As usual, travel in and around the Welsh capital is expected to be especially busy on these dates. As a result, Cardiff Council will execute full road closures across the city. The council has published its advice on travel including its list of car parks - and there are a number of private car parks available too. Get the latest news by signing up for our Rugby newsletter here . The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy, with fans urged to avoid congestion in Cardiff by using the park and ride at the car park by the Vindico Arena on International Drive in the Sports Village - CF11 0JS. The city itself will be especially busy for the first fixture on Sunday, November 9, with remembrance day events also planned which could have an impact on some car parks. For those planning to use public transport to get into the city, both Transport for Wales (TfW) and Great Western Railway (GWR) have said they will be putting on extra rail services for fans heading to and from the matches. Here is all the travel information for fans heading to Wales v Argentina on Sunday, November 9 With the kick-off taking place at 3.10pm there will be a full city centre road closure from 11am until 7.15pm to ensure all ticket holders can get into and out of the stadium safely. From 7am on match days, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed because of the need to prepare gate 5 and protect queuing fans. The following roads will be closed as part of the full city centre road closure from 11am until 7.15pm: The following roads will be closed in their entirety: Duke Street, Castle St, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Park Street, Havelock Street and Scott Road. Additionally, Penarth Road will be closed 30 minutes before the game finishes and up to one hour after the final whistle on safety grounds for train passengers arriving and departing from the train station. Access to part of the Civic Centre will also be controlled on match day, with access allowed only for event parking, limited commuter parking, loading, and access to private car parks. Roads affected include King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road. Train operators have confirmed they will run additional trains to and from Cardiff Central for the autumn international series, including for the first match on Sunday. GWR will provide extra services between Cardiff and Swansea , Newport , Bristol, and London. A spokesman confirmed there would be 11 extra trains running on Sunday - six heading into Cardiff before the match, and five additional services to get people home after the match. All trains will be reservation only, so customers should book seats in advance to avoid disappointment. TfW said it would be providing additional capacity where possible on routes in/out of Cardiff for all four Autumn international fixtures. Journey planning systems have all been updated to reflect the additional services in place, but due to the reduced number of services on Sunday, passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and to allow plenty of time for their journey. Post-event queues for mainline rail services will be on Central Square and queues for Valleys services will be to the rear of the station. Cardiff Queen Street will close at 7pm except for accessible access and passengers that wish to travel to Cardiff Bay . Pre and post-event revenue checks will be taking place at Cardiff Central so please ensure you have purchased your rail ticket before entering a queuing system. Pay As You Go is available on TfW and CrossCountry services across the South Wales Metro network. The bus interchange will also close in line with the full road closure between 11am and 7.15pm. The event park and ride facilities will be at the car park by the Vindico Arena in the Sports Village, Cardiff Bay - CF11 0JS. The drop-off point in the city centre is Callaghan Square. For the Argentina match, the car park will open at 10am, with the first bus leaving at 10.30am. The last bus will depart the city centre at 6pm, with the car park closing at 6.30pm. The cost is £15. Cash only. Parking at the Civic Centre will cost £20 for cars and £30 for coaches, which is payable on the day. Card payments are also now available. The car park will open at 8am and closes at midnight. Parking at Sophia Gardens will cost £20 for cars and £30 for coaches, which is payable on the day. Card payments are also now available. The car park will open at 8am and closes at midnight. Drivers should note that Sophia Gardens car park will be staffed until 7pm, with all vehicles left on site at the owner's risk. Cardiff Council will not be held responsible for any theft or damage to motor vehicles or personal possessions. Any vehicles left in the car park after closing time will be fined. Bus services will be diverted while the city centre road closures are in place. Please visit the relevant bus operator's website for more information about your specific bus routes. National Express coaches will use Sophia Gardens as usual. The cycleways and the pop-up cycleways within the road closure area will remain open for cyclists to use during the event, but due to the number of people expected to attend the rugby match, Cardiff Council asks all cyclists to take due care and attention. The road closures apply to all motor vehicles of any kind, but not to bicycles with pedals. City centre car parks are also available: North Road Car Parks, St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road.) Disabled drivers are advised to use Sophia Gardens. Disabled parking is also available at various private car parks. Please check individual websites for availability. St Mary Street taxi rank (outside the House of Fraser building) will close at 9.30am and will re-open at 5.40pm. City centre car parks are also available: North Road Car Parks, St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road).
