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Rhymney Line Transformation Work

Beginning in at the end of March, we'll be undertaking an intensive 8-month programme of engineering work on the upper Rhymney line, from Caerphilly to Rhymney station, that will transform and electrify over 15km of railway line. These infrastructure improvements will enable electrified trains (Class 756s) to be introduced to the line, delivering faster, greener and more accessible transport to the communities of South Wales.

Planned Rail Closures & Engineering Works

To deliver this intensive 8-month programme of work safely, there will be periods where the railway line will be closed and rail replacement services in operation to keep passengers moving.

From March to October 2025, the railway line from Caerphilly to Rhymney will be closed on:

  • Mondays to Thursdays, after 7pm, starting from 31 March 2025.
  • For 6 weeks from Saturday 12 April to Friday 23 May, and from Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August.
  • For 2 weeks from Saturday 18 October.
  • Across several weekends (Saturday and Sundays) throughout this period

During periods where the railway line is closed, we'll replace each planned train with a bus service. These buses will travel from Rhymney/ Bargoed to Caerphilly (stopping at each station in between) and will connect with the train services from Caerphilly to Cardiff.

Mirroring the rail timetable, we'll operate a bus every 15 minutes between Caerphilly and Bargoed, and every 30 minutes between Bargoed and Rhymney.

From March to October 2025, we encourage all passengers travelling on the Rhymney line to check before you travel, due to the number of rail closures that will take place over this period.

Please go to https://tfw.wales/projects/metro/south-wales-metro/rhymney-line-transformation for more info.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Step-free access
  • Ticket machine
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General service information
Staffing Level
unstaffed
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office

No
Prepurchase Collection
Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
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
Yes
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

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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
Yes

The ticket machines take debit and credit cards only.

Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
Accessible Public Telephones

No

Low level/text public phones

Nearest Stations With More Facilities
BGD
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category A.

Step free access to the platform.


Coverage: whole Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down
Yes
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: 10
Sheltered: No
Cctv: Yes
Location:

5 Sheffield stands providing for 10 bicycles are located in the car park to the right of the main station entrance


Type: Stands
CarPark

Operator Name: Caerphilly County Borough Council
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 23
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/services/transport-and-parking/council-car-parks
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is at the station front.

Onward Travel

Stagecoach Red and White operate buses to Ashvale.

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 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?