Pentre-bach Train Station, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil

Details

Accessibility

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/pentre-bach/

"Step-free category A: there is step-free access to all platforms.The platforms are level with the Main Entrance of the station. There are tactile warnings on all platforms in use. Induction loops are only in Help Points. Ramps are kept at this station to provide assistance, on the platform in view of the on-train staff. 

There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

There is space in front of the ticket machine to manoeuvre a wheelchair. The controls are at a suitable height for wheelchair users."

Accessible Ticket Machines; the ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentre-bach_railway_station

2026: "Pentre-bach railway station serves the villages of Pentrebach and Abercanaid in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. It is located on the Merthyr branch of the Merthyr Line. Passenger services are provided by Transport for Wales.  The station was first opened by the Taff Vale Railway in 1886.[1] 

Transport for Wales operates a basic half-hourly service in each direction (Mon-Sat): northbound to Merthyr Tydfil and southbound to Pontypridd, Radyr and Cardiff Central. On Sunday, there is an hourly service each way to Merthyr and Cardiff Central.[2]"

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/pentre-bach/

"You can use pay as you go to travel on selected routes in South Wales from this station. Simply tap in and tap out using your contactless bank card, and we’ll calculate your best value fare.

Find out more at Pay as you go travel | Transport for Wales

Also you can Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.

Accessible Ticket Machines; the ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only."

Address

Pentre-Bach station, Station Approach, Pentre-Bach, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF48 4BD

Email

Phone

Helpline: 03333 211202, https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentre-bach_railway_station

https://tfw.wales/places/stations/pentre-bach

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/pentre-bach/

Directions

No Station parking or Bicycle storage.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

Transport

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Amenities

Sheltered waiting area

Seating area

Customer information screens

Information available from the on-train staff.

Help Points

Announcements

Induction loop are only in Help Points