Station message

Traveling on the Rhymney Line?

Saturday 19 July - Sunday 31 August

We'll be carrying out engineering work for 6 weeks. Closures will take place and rail replacement buses will be in operation between Caerphilly and Rhymney, with a normal rail service in operation from Caerphilly into Cardiff, and onwards to Penarth, Barry Island and Bridgend. Rail services will run as normal on Friday 1 August for an event at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Check your journey before you travel tfw.wales/metro.

Using pay as you go? You can tap on and off at Caerphilly station. Look out for our staff, who will have mobile machines on hand to help. Simply tell them which station you're traveling to and from.

Station facilities

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General service information
Staffing Level
unstaffed
Closed Circuit Television

No
Information Available From Staff
If the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
Customer Help Points

No
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office

No
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

No

Both platforms have sheltered waiting areas.

Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

Find WiFi Hotspots around Gilfach Fargoed 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

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

No
Accessible Public Telephones

No
Nearest Stations With More Facilities
BGD
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

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

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.

Transport links
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 0
Sheltered: No
Cctv: No
Rail Replacement Services

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

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

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