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Station facilities

  • Ticket machine
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  • General service information
    • Staffing Level
    • Closed Circuit Television
    • Information Available From Staff
    • CIS
    • Customer Help Points
  • Ticket buying and collection
    • Ticket Office
    • Prepurchase Collection
    • Ticket Machine
    • Oystercard Issued
    • Use Oystercard
    • Always Show Oyster Card Fields
    • Smartcard Issued
    • Smartcard Topup
    • Smartcard Validator
    • Smartcard Comments
    • Penalty Fares
  • All station facilities
  • Accessibility and mobility access
    • Helpline
    • Staff Help Available
    • Induction Loop
    • Accessible Ticket Machines
    • Ramp For Train Access
    • Accessible Taxis
    • Accessible Public Telephones
    • Nearest Stations With More Facilities
    • National Key Toilets
    • Step Free Access
    • Ticket Gates
    • Impaired Mobility Set Down
    • Assisted Travel
  • Parking information
    • Cycle Storage
    • Rail Replacement Services
    • Onward Travel
    • Cycle Hire
  • Passenger services
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Overview

Pontypool and New Inn is a gateway to Cardiff and Newport, with frequent trains to both cities. The station has 24-hour parking, ticket machines and accessible platforms.

 

History of the station

The original station opened in 1854 as Pontypool Road. At its height, it had a 50-line marshalling yard, engine and goods sheds and refuelling facilities.

Both World Wars required heavy reserves of Welsh coal, much of it coming through Pontypool - allowing the station and its workforce to thrive.

In 1974 the station underwent a major redevelopment, including the replacement of the ticket office - the last of the original station buildings. In 2017, the car park was expanded to accommodate growing numbers of passengers.

 

  • How long does it take to walk from Pontypool station to the town centre?

    • Approximately 25 minutes via The Highway and Usk Road.

  • What car parking facilities are available at Pontypool station?

    • 24-hour car parking facilities.

  • What facilities are there for bike storage?

    • Secure storage facilities for up to 10 bikes.
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