Station message
Please note that the platforms at this station have a gentle slope. Please apply brakes to pushchairs and wheelchairs when waiting on the platform for a train.
Station facilities
General service information
- Staffing Level
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unstaffed
- Closed Circuit Television
- Yes
- Information Available From Staff
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Yes - from help point
- CIS
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- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Announcements
- Customer Help Points
- Yes
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
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No
- Prepurchase Collection
- Yes
- Ticket Machine
- Yes
- Oystercard Issued
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No
- Use Oystercard
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No
- Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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No
- Smartcard Issued
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No
- Smartcard Validator
- Yes
- Penalty Fares
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AW
All station facilities
- Seated Area
- Yes
- Waiting Room
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No
- Station Buffet
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No
- Toilets
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No
- Baby Change
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No
- Telephones
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No
- Wi Fi
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No
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline
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03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00 - Staff Help Available
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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
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Yes
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp For Train Access
- Yes
- Accessible Taxis
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No
- Nearest Stations With More Facilities
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RDR
- National Key Toilets
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No
- Step Free Access
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Category C
Access to the platforms is via stairs with 29 steps.
Coverage: no Part Of Station - Ticket Gates
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No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
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No
- Wheelchairs Available
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No
- Assisted Travel
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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
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Spaces: 0
Sheltered: No
Cctv: Yes - Rail Replacement Services
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The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on Main Avenue, near The Pottery Pub.
Passenger services
- Customer Service
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Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
- Left Luggage
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No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Lost Property
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Yes
Operator Name: Transport for Waleshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Overview
Serving the small town of Trefforest near Cardiff, this station was built to cater for the workers at the local industrial estate. Opened in 1942, its two platforms were given new waiting rooms in 2016.
Famous for being the birthplace of Sir Tom Jones in 1940, born just before the station was built, Trefforest is also well known for Treforest FC, its successful association football team. With a purpose-built stadium, the Seniors play in the respected South Wales Alliance League.
Trefforest is the Welsh spelling, while the English is with a single F; the two are interchangeable.
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How long does it take to get from Trefforest Estate Station to Cardiff Airport?
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It takes around an hour and a half to get, by train, from the station to Cardiff Airport.
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What car parking facilities are available at Trefforest Estate Station?
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There are no car parking facilities at Trefforest Station.
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What facilities are there for bike storage at Trefforest Estate Station?
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The station lacks any bike storage facilities.
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What other facilities are available at Trefforest Estate Station?
- Disabled access - parts of the station are step-free, while ramps and induction loops are available
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Which popular destinations can be reached from Trefforest Estate Station?
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