Station facilities
General service information
- Staffing Level
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unstaffed
- Closed Circuit Television
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No
- Information Available From Staff
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If the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- CIS
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- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Customer Help Points
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No
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
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No
- Oystercard Issued
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No
- Use Oystercard
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No
- Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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No
- Smartcard Issued
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No
- Smartcard Validator
- Yes
- Smartcard Comments
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Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty Fares
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AW
All station facilities
- Seated Area
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No
Both platforms have sheltered waiting areas.
- Waiting Room
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No
- Station Buffet
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No
- Toilets
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No
- Baby Change
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No
- Telephones
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No
- Wi Fi
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No
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline
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03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00 - Staff Help Available
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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
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No
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp For Train Access
- Yes
- Accessible Taxis
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No
- Accessible Public Telephones
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No
- Nearest Stations With More Facilities
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BGD
- National Key Toilets
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No
- Step Free Access
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Category B2.
Both platforms are accessed by long, steep ramps and are not suitable for wheelchair or mobility scooter users. The platforms are connected by a road bridge.
Coverage: partial Station - Ticket Gates
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No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
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No
- Wheelchairs Available
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No
- Assisted Travel
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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
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Spaces: 0
Sheltered: No
Cctv: No - Rail Replacement Services
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The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop at the top of the steps on Park Place, near The Capel Hotel.
Passenger services
- Customer Service
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Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
- Left Luggage
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No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Lost Property
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Yes
Operator Name: Transport for Waleshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Overview
The Caerphilly village of Gilfach is served by this small station, known locally as Gilfach International due to its diminutive size. With platforms too short to cope with many passenger trains, passengers can only alight from the front few carriages. The region’s claim to fame lies on the backs of several international bowlers, including Audrey Mullins, Carl Wood and Kristian Crocker.
How long does it take to walk from Gilfach Fargoed Station to Bargoed village centre?
The walk from the station to the village centre at Bargoed takes around seven minutes.
What car parking facilities are available at Gilfach Fargoed Station?
There are no car parking facilities.
What facilities are there for bike storage at Gilfach Fargoed Station?
The station lacks bike storage facilities.
What other facilities are available at Gilfach Fargoed Station?
- Disabled access - part of the station is step-free, while ramps and induction loops are available
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