Aberdare (ABA)
Aberdare station, Abernant Road, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 0PU
New platform at Aberdare station
The brand-new Platform 2 is now open. We’re working to install a Pay As You Go card validator at the new platform. As this isn’t quite ready yet, we encourage passengers traveling to Aberdare who need to tap off at the end of their journey to stay on the train and get off at Platform 1 (the original station platform).
A Pay As You Go validator is located next to the station ticket office and at the end of the access ramp.
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
Available
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
Available
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.
Contactless Pay as you go
Use Contactless Pay as you go from this station
Yes
Contactless Pay as you go note
You can use pay as you go to travel on selected routes in South Wales from this station. Simply tap in and tap out using your physical contactless bank card, and we’ll calculate your best value fare.
Find out more at tfw.wales/pay-as-you-go.
We’re working to install a Pay As You Go card validator at the new platform (Platform 2). As this isn’t quite ready yet, we encourage passengers traveling to Aberdare who need to tap off at the end of their journey to stay on the train and get off at Platform 1 (the original station platform). A Pay As You Go validator is located next to the station ticket office and at the end of the access ramp.
Information Available
- Yes - from ticket office
- Yes - from help point
Customer Information
- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Live service information
Staff Help Available
Available
If requiring passenger assist please see the conductor on the train. For other queries please see station staff during ticket office hours.
Customer Help Points
Yes
Customer Services Notes
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
Left Luggage
Unavailable
Lost Property
Available
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Help Point location
Help Points are only available in limited locations
Live service information
Announcements are made both visually and audibly
Induction loop availability
Induction loops are throughout this station
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
Unavailable
Accessible ticket machines
Available
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
Available
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Available
Accessible Toilets
Unavailable
Waiting rooms
Unavailable
Seating area
Available
Wheelchairs available
Unavailable
Tactile paving on platform edges
There are tactile warnings on all platforms
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
Unavailable
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point available
Unavailable
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
Available
If requiring passenger assist please see the conductor on the train. For other queries please see station staff during ticket office hours.
Customer Help Points
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.
Help Point location
Help Points are only available in limited locations
Toilets
Unavailable
Accessible Toilets
Unavailable
Baby Changing
Unavailable
Waiting Rooms
Unavailable
Seating Area
Available
Operator
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability,Monday to Sunday & Public Holidays: Available
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
Unavailable
Car park CCTV
Yes
Parking charges
Parking is free
Refreshment Facilities
Unavailable
Public Telephones
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
Cycle and buggy facilities
There are no accessible cycle facilities but there is charging facilities
Help point bicycles
There is no help point close to the cycle parking
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
