Aberdare (ABA)
Aberdare station, Abernant Road, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 0PU
Coming soon: TfW Penalty Fare Zone Extension - from 9 September 2024
From Monday 09 September, this station will be within the Transport for Wales Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/tfw-penalty-fare-zone.
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 06:25 - 14:40
- Opening Hours Saturday: 07:40 - 15:55
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collect tickets bought online
- Collect tickets at Ticket Office
- Collect tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
There are two accessible ticket machines. One is next to the ticket office at the top of the ramp. Another is near the car park. When purchasing your travel ticket, please obtain a parking ticket from this machine or from the ticket office.
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
No
Smartcard tickets
- Load smartcard at Ticket Office
- Load smartcard at Ticket Machine
Smartcard validators
Yes
Smartcard note
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from ticket office
- Yes - from help point
Customer Information
- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Announcements
Staff Help Available
Yes
There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
Customer Help Points
Yes
Customer Services Notes
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
Luggage Storage
No
Lost Property
Yes
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform.
Category A.
Wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and customers with reduced mobility may find the steep ramps leading from Abernant Road to both platforms difficult to negotiate.
Ticket barriers and gates
No
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
There are two accessible ticket machines. One is next to the ticket office at the top of the ramp. Another is near the car park. When purchasing your travel ticket, please obtain a parking ticket from this machine or from the ticket office.
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
No
Seating area
Yes
Wheelchairs available
No
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
No
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
No
Accessible spaces
7 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Car park is free of charge, however passengers must obtain a parking ticket when purchasing a travel ticket. This can be issued from the ticket machine in the car park or from the ticket office.
Staff Help
Staff help available
Yes
There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
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.
Toilets
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
No
Seating Area
Yes
Operator
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Sunday & Public Holidays: Yes
Spaces
41 spaces
Accessible spaces
7 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Car park is free of charge, however passengers must obtain a parking ticket when purchasing a travel ticket. This can be issued from the ticket machine in the car park or from the ticket office.
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
No
Car park CCTV
Yes
Parking charges
Parking is free
Refreshment Facilities
No
Pay Phones
No
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
34 spaces
Type of Storage
Stands
Location
17 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 34 bicycles are sited under the shelter in the station car park.
Sheltered
Yes
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
More Information
Transport Links
The rail link bus stop is located near the Sobell Leisure Centre.
Buy an Aberdare PlusBus ticket with your train ticket for discount-priced unlimited bus travel around the town. For details visit www.PlusBus.info
