Heritage railway stations · South Wales
Pontypridd railway station
Also known as: Gorsaf reilffordd Pontypridd
In or near Treforest.
Pontypridd railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypridd · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pontypridd railway station, you can travel to the nearest station, which is Pontypridd, located 0 km away. The postcode for the area is CF37 1DT. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Pontypridd railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in wales-south, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pontypridd railway station serves the town of Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It is located at the junction of the Merthyr line and the Rhondda line. It is between Treforest to the south, Trehafod to the northwest, and Abercynon to the northeast. It is sited 12 miles 75 chains (20.8 km) from Cardiff Docks (Bute Town). Until the 1930s, Pontypridd had two other stations. One, just behind the present station, was known as Pontypridd Graig. It closed in 1930. The other, Pontypridd Tram Road, serving the former Pontypridd to Newport line, closed in 1922. It was located near where this line crossed the 'Broadway' in Treforest.
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Background
History
Junction Diagram showing railways in the vicinity of Pontypridd (upper left). Taff Vale Railway in green; Barry Railway in orange.]] The station was built by the Taff Vale Railway (TVR) and opened on 8 October 1840. It was known as Newbridge until March 1861, when it was renamed Newbridge Junction, and then renamed Pontypridd in 1902. Between 1924 and 1930 it was known as Pontypridd Central. The Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway (PC&NR) was opened for goods on 25 July 1884, providing a route to Newport Docks for Rhondda coal; the trains were worked by TVR locomotives. Passenger services, which used the TVR's station at Pontypridd, began on 28 December 1887, and were operated by the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5994, -3.3419
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Pontypridd Town
- Postcode
- CF37 1DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontypridd
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypridd — 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2627385 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pontypridd railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontypridd railway station?
- Pontypridd railway station is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF37 1DT), in the parish of Pontypridd Town.
- What is Pontypridd railway station?
- Pontypridd railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pontypridd railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypridd, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF37 1DT.
- Who owns Pontypridd railway station?
- Pontypridd railway station is owned by Transport for Wales.
- Is Pontypridd railway station a listed building?
- Pontypridd railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Pontypridd railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Pontypridd railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pontypridd railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypridd, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF37 1DT.