Overview

The picturesque town of Rhymney is home to this quaint station, 20 miles north of Cardiff, and just south of the glorious Bannau Brycheiniog. Home to the Rhymney Union Ironworks, from 1801 until their closure in 1891, there was a need for a reliable transport service, and so in 1858, Rhymney Station opened.

Running all the way to Cardiff Queens Street via Bargoed, after the closure of the northern line and the reduction to one platform, the station fell into decline, with services being reduced to an hourly train to Penarth, and one to Cardiff Central.

Today, the station lacks ticket buying facilities, although the original brick building still stands. The small town of Rhymney is a beautiful place to enjoy a spot of sightseeing, and relax with some local hospitality.

• How long does it take to walk from Rhymney Station to Rhymney town centre?

  • It takes around five minutes to walk from the station into Rhymney town centre.

• What car parking facilities are available at Rhymney Station?

  • There are 20 car parking spaces at Rhymney Station.

• What facilities are there for bike storage at Rhymney Station?

  • There are no bike storage facilities at Rhymney Station.

• What other facilities are available at Rhymney Station?

  • Disabled access - step-free throughout, ramps are available, as are wheelchairs and induction loops

• Which popular destinations can be reached from Rhymney Station?

  • Rhymney Station to Bridgend