Cwmbran railway station is an important stop on the Welsh Marches line, connecting services between Newport, Cardiff, West Wales, and Manchester Piccadilly. From Cwmbran station, you can travel directly to Cardiff Central, Manchester, and destinations across Wales and the borders.

The station has a ticket machine, modern waiting shelters, seating, a free car park, and Wi-Fi. Plan your journey before you travel, and buy your tickets in advance to get the best fares.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Shops
  • Step-free access
  • Ticket machine
  • Ticket office
  • Toilets

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General service information
Staffing Level
Part time
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from ticket office
Information Services Open
Mon-Fri 06:40 to 18:00
Saturday 08:00 to 18:00
Sunday
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points

No
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office
Yes
Prepurchase Collection
Ticket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: 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
Station Buffet
Yes

Café

Toilets
Yes
Baby Change
Yes
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

Find WiFi Hotspots around Cwmbran station

Post Box

No
Atm Machine

No
Shops

No
Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

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

Assistance is provided by the conductor on the train or other station based staff if appropriate

Mon-Fri 06:40 to 18:00
Saturday 08:00 to 18:00
Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

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

Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Yes
Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis
Yes

Outside the station.

Nearest Stations With More Facilities
NWP
National Key Toilets
Yes
Step Free Access
Whole station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down
Yes

Set down and pick up in the station car park, adjacent to the station building.

Wheelchairs Available
Yes
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.

Transport links
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 8
Sheltered: No
Cctv: Yes
Location:

Sheffield stands are available in two locations adjacent to the station building.


Type: Stands
Rail Replacement Services

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

Taxi Rank

Taxi rank in the station car park, adjacent to the station building.

Onward Travel

Buy a Cwmbran PlusBus ticket with your train ticket for discount-priced unlimited bus travel around the town. For details visit www.PlusBus.info

Cycle Hire

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.

Parking information
Car Park

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
Name: Cwmbran Station Car Park
Spaces: 76
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: Yes

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://tfw.wales
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

 

How to get to Cwmbran station

Cwmbran railway station is located at Tudor Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 3LT.

Bus stops are located nearby, with connections to the surrounding local areas. Rail replacement buses pick up and set down in the main station car park. A dedicated taxi rank is situated right outside the station building.

 

Parking at Cwmbran station

There is a free passenger car park at Cwmbran station, operated by Transport for Wales and open seven days a week. It has 76 spaces, including 2 designated accessible bays, with accessible car park equipment and CCTV.

 

Cycling at Cwmbran station

There are six cycle spaces at Cwmbran station. The cycle spaces are monitored by CCTV and are split across two convenient locations adjacent to the main station building.

 

History of Cwmbran station

The railway history of Cwmbran dates back to July 1852 when the original station was opened by the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company, later replaced by a Great Western Railway alternative in 1880. Following mid-20th-century closures, the current two-platform station was opened by British Rail on 12 May 1986 to reconnect Cwmbran to the national network.

In March 2008, a comprehensive refurbishment project introduced an expanded car park, a newly redesigned ticket hall, modern waiting areas, and live electronic departure screens to enhance the passenger experience. Cwmbran remains a key link for commuters and leisure travellers across Torfaen.

 

Cwmbran station FAQs

Does Cwmbran station have a ticket office?

Yes, there is a ticket office at Cwmbran station. You can also buy tickets online, on our app, or at the self-service ticket machine on the platform. The ticket machine accepts card payments only. You can also buy your tickets in advance for the best fares.

Is there parking at Cwmbran station?

Yes, there is a free car park at Cwmbran station with 76 spaces, including 2 accessible bays. The car park is operated by Transport for Wales and is open seven days a week.

Is there bike storage at Cwmbran station?

Yes, there are 6 cycle spaces at Cwmbran station provided by secure Sheffield stands adjacent to the station building, monitored by CCTV.

Is Cwmbran station step-free?

Part of the station is step-free. Safe set-down and pick-up areas are available in the car park directly adjacent to the main building. Access to the southbound platform requires a longer step-free detour route. Boarding ramps and an induction loop system are available at the station.

Does Cwmbran station have toilets?

Yes, toilets and accessible baby-changing facilities are available at Cwmbran station.

Is there Wi-Fi at Cwmbran station?

Yes, Wi-Fi is available at Cwmbran station.

How many platforms does Cwmbran station have?

Cwmbran station has two platforms.

How far is Cwmbran station from the town centre?

Cwmbran station is located very close to the town centre, roughly a 3-minute walk away via Tudor Road.

Are there cafes at Cwmbran station?

There are no dedicated cafes inside Cwmbran station, but independent shops and refreshments are located a short walk away in the town centre.