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Rhondda Heritage Park
Open-air industrial heritage museum with reconstructed buildings, exhibitions and colliery history in the Rhondda valleys.
Take a train from Port Talbot to Trefforest and enjoy the approximately 31 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 23:27.
Distance 31 km |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 23:27 |
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Open-air industrial heritage museum with reconstructed buildings, exhibitions and colliery history in the Rhondda valleys.
Local history museum in a former mansion, covering Pontypridd and the valleys through exhibits, objects and community stories.
Museum and gallery in Merthyr Tydfil with art, social history and changing exhibitions that give wider context to the industrial valleys.
Riverside park in Pontypridd with gardens, play areas, sports facilities and easy access to heritage sites. A pleasant everyday local favourite.
Waterside green corridor ideal for walking and cycling, linking Trefforest and Pontypridd with river views and open space.
Large country park near Trefforest with lakes, woodland and waymarked paths. It is a peaceful escape for walking and nature.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Talbot to Trefforest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trefforest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Port Talbot to Trefforest trains use the Port Talbot Parkway to Trefforest Estate station pair, with some services arriving at Trefforest. Use this guide to compare Port Talbot and Trefforest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Port Talbot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port Talbot Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to both platforms via a footbridge with lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Trefforest Estate is 3 km from Trefforest city centre. Public transport options include:
Trefforest Estate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Trefforest Estate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trefforest Estate: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trefforest Estate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Access to the platforms is via stairs with 29 steps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Trefforest has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Trefforest.
Ticket office support is available at Trefforest. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trefforest: Parking.
Available at Trefforest: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trefforest: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) however the ramp from Park Street has a steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: end of car park past roundabout 100yds, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the Cardiff bound platform via Park Street entrance and accessed via ramp steeper than 1:12, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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