Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Ticket machine
  • Wifi
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General service information
Staffing Level
unstaffed
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office

No
Prepurchase Collection
Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Validator
Yes
Smartcard Comments

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

Penalty Fares
AW
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi
Yes

Find WiFi Hotspots around Abercynon South station

Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
Staff Help Available
Yes

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

Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.

Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
Nearest Stations With More Facilities
LLY
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category B2.

Both platforms accessed by short sections of ramp with handrails.


Coverage: partial Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

No
Wheelchairs Available

No
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: 28
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Location:

5 Sheffield stands under a shelter are located on the platform.

9 Sheffield stands (unsheltered) are located in the station car park.


Type: Stands
CarPark

Spaces: 450
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 7
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is in the station car park.

Passenger services
Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Live departures and arrivals

Overview

Located in the gorgeous Welsh town of Abercynon, in the Cynon Valley, this station was opened in 1840 and has gone through several reincarnations to arrive at today's building. Nestled in the stunning tree-covered valley, the station feels miles from anywhere, a far cry from the area's famous roots as the destination for the very first steam train ride in the winter of 1804.

Abercynon's fame continued with a visit by the British Royal Train in April 2012. As part of Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebratory tour of Wales, the sharp curves of the rail track foiled the Royal Train, and the passengers had to continue their tour by road.

 

How long does it take to walk from Abercynon station to Abercynon town centre?

It takes approximately ten minutes to walk from the station to the town centre, along the river bank.

What car parking facilities are available at Abercynon station?

There are 157 car parking spaces at Abercynon station.

What facilities are there for bike storage at Abercynon station?

There are no bike storage facilities at the station.

What other facilities are available at Abercynon station?
  • Coin and cards telephones
  • Disabled access - step-free throughout, ramps are available, as are wheelchairs and induction loops