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Porth Transport Hub Now Open
Porth Transport Hub located at the station is now open and Stagecoach are running buses from there. The interchange features seven bus bays, improved cycling facilities and a new ticket office for purchasing rail tickets. It also features toilet facilities, a new taxi rank and customer information screens that display live departure times for rail and bus services.
Station facilities
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Parking
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Step-free access
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Ticket machine
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Ticket office
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General service information
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Closed Circuit Television
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office -
CIS
- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Announcements
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Customer Help Points
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Ticket buying and collection
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket Machine
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Oystercard Issued
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Use Oystercard
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Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator.
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Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
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All station facilities
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
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Station Buffet
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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
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Wi Fi
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Accessibility and mobility access
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Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00 -
Staff Help Available
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.
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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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.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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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.
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Parking information
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Cycle StorageSpaces: 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
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Rail Replacement Services
To Dinas Rhondda, local bus stop near Police station. To Trehafod local bus stop near Wedding and Balloon World.
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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
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Passenger services
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Customer Service
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
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Left Luggagehttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Lost Property
Operator Name: Transport for Waleshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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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.
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How long does it take to walk from Porth Station to Porth town centre?
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It's a 2 minute walk, via North Road, from Porth Station to the town centre.
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What car parking facilities are available at Porth Station?
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There are 73 car parking spaces at Porth Station.
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What facilities are there for bike storage at Porth Station?
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There are no bike storage facilities at Porth Station.
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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
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Which popular destinations can be reached from Porth Station?
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