Porth Station | Train Times | Transport for Wales

Station message

The ticket office is temporarily closed. The nearest ticket office is at Pontypridd station.

Station facilities

Parking
Step-free access
Ticket machine

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General service information
- Staffing Level
  
  unstaffed
- Closed Circuit Television
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- CIS
  - Departure Screens
  - Arrival Screens
  - Announcements
- Customer Help Points
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
- Prepurchase Collection
- Ticket Machine
- Oystercard Issued
- Use Oystercard
- Always Show Oyster Card Fields
- Smartcard Issued
- Smartcard Topup
- Smartcard Validator
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Train Operator: AW
  Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
All station facilities
- Seated Area
- Waiting Room
- Station Buffet
- Toilets
- Baby Change
- Telephones
- Wi Fi
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Porth station
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
- Induction Loop
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
- Ramp For Train Access
- Accessible Taxis
- Nearest Stations With More Facilities
  
  PPD
- National Key Toilets
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A.
  Step free access to Platform 1 (to Treherbert) from the street. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from station car park.
  There is no step free access between platforms at the moment. Lifts have been installed in th Bus Interchange but will not be operational until October 2024. Please see station signage for the step free walking route between platforms.
  
  Coverage: whole Station
- Ticket Gates
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
- Wheelchairs Available
- Assisted Travel
  
  We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Parking information
- Cycle Storage
  
  Spaces: 12
  Sheltered: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Location:
  Cycle parking at Porth station is sited at two locations.
  Three Sheffield stands providing for six bicycles to be parked are sited in an area by the entrance to the southbound (Cardiff direction) platform. Three Sheffield stands provided for six bicycles to be parked are sited on the northbound (Treherbert direction) platform, at the southern end of that platform
  
  Type: Stands
- CarPark
  
  Operator Name: Local Council
  Spaces: 0
  Free: Yes
  Number Accessible Spaces: 5
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: No
  
  Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Rail Replacement Services
  
  To Dinas Rhondda, local bus stop near Police station. To Trehafod local bus stop near Wedding and Balloon World.
- Onward Travel
  
  The nearest bus stop is approximately 150m away.
  Services to Caerphilly, Gilfach Goch, and Maerdy
Passenger services
- Customer Service
  
  Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
- Left Luggage
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Lost Property
  
  Operator Name: Transport for Wales
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Live departures and arrivals

Overview

Sitting on the Rhondda rail line, Porth Station is the second station to serve the town of Porth. The first, built in 1861 was replaced by the current building in 1876. However, in the last few years, the station has received investment from the Metro project in order to improve existing facilities, including increasing the amount of car parking space.

How long does it take to walk from Porth Station to Porth town centre?
- It's a 2 minute walk, via North Road, from Porth Station to the town centre.
What car parking facilities are available at Porth Station?
- There are 73 car parking spaces at Porth Station.
What facilities are there for bike storage at Porth Station?
- There are no bike storage facilities at Porth Station.
What other facilities are available at Porth Station?
- Coin and cards telephones
- Disabled access - step-free throughout, ramps are available, as are wheelchairs and induction loops
Which popular destinations can be reached from Porth Station?
- Porth to Cardiff Central

Porth

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Station facilities

Overview

How long does it take to walk from Porth Station to Porth town centre?

What car parking facilities are available at Porth Station?

What facilities are there for bike storage at Porth Station?

What other facilities are available at Porth Station?

Which popular destinations can be reached from Porth Station?