Station message

Timetable change from Sunday 18 May

Check before you travel tfw.wales/timetables.

Treherbert services will be departing earlier both into and out of Cardiff and Merthyr services will be departing slightly later into and out Cardiff.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Step-free access
  • Ticket machine
  • Ticket office
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General service information
Staffing Level
Part time
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes
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 Topup
Ticket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes
Smartcard Validator
Yes
Smartcard Comments

Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator.

Penalty Fares
Train Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

In the Transport Hub Main Building.

Mon-Fri 05:30 to 17:45
Saturday 07:30 to 15:30
Sunday
Baby Change

In the Transport Hub Main Building.

Mon-Fri 05:30 to 17:45
Saturday 07:30 to 15:30
Sunday
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

Find WiFi Hotspots around Porth station

Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

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

For ticket or journey queries please see staff at the ticket office in the main customer waiting area at the Transport Hub .

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.

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

No
National Key Toilets

Toilets are located in the Transport Hub and are available when the main building is open:

Monday to Friday: 05:30-17:45

Saturday: 07:30-15:30

Sunday: Closed

There is an accessible toilet/changing places room. This can be accessed by asking a member of staff, it is not on radar and again is only available when the hub is open.

Mon-Fri 05:30 to 17:45
Saturday 07:30 to 15:30
Sunday
Step Free Access

Category A.

Step free access to Platform 1 (to Treherbert) from the street. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from station car park. Step free access is available between platforms via a lift in Porth Transport Hub and ramps.


Coverage: whole 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.

Parking information
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 12
Sheltered: No
Cctv: Yes
Location:

Cycle parking at Porth station is sited at two locations.

Three Sheffield stands providing for six bicycles to be parked are sited in an area by the entrance to the southbound (Cardiff direction) platform. Three Sheffield stands provided for six bicycles to be parked are sited on the northbound (Treherbert direction) platform, at the southern end of that platform


Type: Stands
CarPark

Operator Name: Local Council
Spaces: 0
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 5
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: No

Open:
Mon-Sun

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

Rail replacement service bay within Porth Transport Interchange.

Onward Travel

Porth Transport Hub is located outside the station, operated by TfW with Stagecoach running their local bus services.

Opening times are:

Monday-Friday: 05:45-17:30

Saturday: 07:30-15:30

Sunday: Closed

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

Sitting on the Rhondda rail line, Porth station is the second station to serve the town of Porth. The first, built in 1861 was replaced by the current building in 1876. However, in the last few years, the station has received investment from the Metro project in order to improve existing facilities, including increasing the amount of car parking space.

 

How long does it take to walk from Porth station to Porth town centre?

It's a 2 minute walk, via North Road, from Porth station to the town centre.

What car parking facilities are available at Porth station?

There are 73 car parking spaces at Porth station.

What facilities are there for bike storage at Porth station?

There are no bike storage facilities at Porth station.

What other facilities are available at Porth station?
  • Coin and cards telephones
  • Disabled access - step-free throughout, ramps are available, as are wheelchairs and induction loops
Which popular destinations can be reached from Porth station?