

Trains from Rainhill
to Pontypridd
From £53.40
Rainhill to Pontypriddby train on average takes 4 hrs 58 mins
Rainhill to Pontypridd one way only
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Rainhill at 06:21
- Last train leaves Rainhill at 18:30
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Rainhill to Pontypridd train times
Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
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00:26 Rainhill On Time | 09:27 Pontypridd On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 9h 1m, 3 changes | ||
00:26 Rainhill On Time | 10:32 Pontypridd On Time | Advance, Northern | 10h 6m, 2 changes |
Rainhill facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
yes and shelter Mcr side
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces0
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Spaces Note
2 Accessible spaces only - no general parking provision
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Platfrom 2
- Annotation
10 hoops
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:00 to 23:50
Sun 08:45 to 00:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesSt Helens JunctionWhiston
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Level access to both platforms. However, passengers requiring step-free access to platform 2 should allow up to 20 minutes before train departure to allow ticket purchase from ticket office or TVM on platform 1. Alternatively tickets can be purchased online at www.northernrailway.co.uk
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- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available. There are now two designated Blue Badge holder parking spaces provided.
Pontypridd facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
There are Inpost Lockers available at this Station. Location: Next to the Ticket Office
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is at the station entrance near the taxi rank.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces18
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Cycle parking is on two locations. Five Sheffield stands providing 10 bicycle parking spaces are located outside the main station entrance on Sardis Road. Four Sheffield stands providing 8 bicycle parking spaces are located under the roof on platform 2. To the left of the second building and gatelines.
- Annotation
5 hoops
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisYes
- Accessible Public TelephonesNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access from Broadway to Platform 1 and 2 (to Cardiff) via a lift.
Step free access to Platform 3 (to Treherbert, Merthyr and Aberdare) via a moderately steep ramp from High Street. Access between Platforms 1, 2 and 3 is via a footbridge with lifts.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo