Station message

Please note that the platforms at this station have a gentle slope.  Please apply brakes to pushchairs and wheelchairs when waiting on the platform for a train.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Ticket machine
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General service information
Staffing Level
unstaffed
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
Information Services Open
Mon-Sun
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
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
Penalty Fares
AW
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

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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
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category B3.

Step free access is available to Platform 1 (to Barry) from the station car park. 

Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is only accessible via 44-step footbridge or by a steep ramp, with steps, from New Road.


Coverage: partial Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

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: 14
Sheltered: No
Cctv: Yes
Location:

Cycle parking is provided on both platforms. A shelter provides two Sheffield stands providing parking for up to four bicycles on the Cardiff direction platform. On the Barry direction platform, cycle parking is provided in two areas. Firstly, in the waiting shelter where two Sheffield stands provide parking for up to four bicycles. Secondly, in the open there are further three Sheffield stands providing parking for up to six bicycles.


Type: Stands
CarPark

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 24
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: Yes

Open:
Mon-Sun

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

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

Cycle Hire

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 

Cogan station lies on the Vale of Glamorgan line, and serves the suburb of Cogan, within the town boundary of Penarth. Opened in the winter of 1888, some of the original station buildings are still in use by private businesses, and the engineering sheds now contain a large supermarket. 

The elegant Victorian passenger bridge that links the two platforms was refurbished in 2019, and awarded Grade II listed status.

 

  • How long does it take to get from Cogan station to Cardiff Airport?

    • Taking the train between Cogan station and Cardiff Airport takes around 35 minutes on the Bridgend route. 

  • How long does it take to walk from Cogan station to Cardiff city centre?

    • Going via Penarth Road, the walk to Cardiff city centre takes approximately 45 minutes.

  • What car parking facilities are available at Cogan station?

    • There are enough parking spaces for 24 cars at Cogan station. 

  • What facilities are there for bike storage at Cogan station?

    • There are storage facilities for 6 bikes, and these include CCTV.

  • What other facilities are available at Cogan station?

    • Disabled access - there are ramps and induction loops available