Llanbradach station
Plas Station Road
Llanbradach
Caerphilly
CF83 3NE
Llanbradach Station can be found on Plas Station Road in Llanbradach as shown on the map, and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Llanbradach Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Whether you're a local resident or a visitor exploring the charm of South Wales, Llanbradach train station is a gateway to various destinations and experiences. Nestled in a village renowned for its history and close-knit community, the station forms a vital link in the region's rail network. Understanding what this station has to offer will make your travel smoother and more enjoyable. Let's delve into the details you'll need for your journey from or to Llanbradach.
Llanbradach station is a modest yet functional facility equipped with basic amenities to cater to the needs of its travelers. If you're planning to buy or collect rail tickets, you'll find a convenient ticket machine on-site, enabling you to collect tickets purchased online. It's worth noting these machines do not accept cash, so ensure you have a debit or credit card handy.
If accessibility concerns you, the station offers partial step-free access, notably to Platform 1, with a ramp leading to Platform 2. However, it's important to remember the footbridge linking the platforms requires additional navigation. The absence of a ticket office or waiting room is noticeable, but seating areas are available for passenger comfort.
Although the station does not house shops or refreshment facilities, it maintains basic customer service features like help points and departure and arrival screens. If you need assistance, staff can provide information via help points strategically located around the premises.
While Llanbradach station might not have taxis waiting at its doors, it connects seamlessly to local transport options. For rail replacement services, the nearby bus stop adjacent to the Post Office on Oak Terrace will serve you well. Bus services located a short distance away on De Winton Terrace offer regular routes to Bargoed, Caerphilly Interchange, and other locations such as Nelson and Newport, facilitating your onward journey.
From Llanbradach, your travel itinerary might include popular towns and cities thanks to a well-connected rail network. For the Welsh capital, frequent trains whisk passengers to Cardiff Central and Queen Street stations, ensuring you're never far from the city's vibrant attractions.
For those looking beyond the regional, a journey to London Paddington offers an exciting change of scenery. Other notable links include transport to cultural and leisure spots like Ystrad Mynach, Rhymney, and Bristol Temple Meads, each providing unique experiences and discoveries.
Whether you're exploring the Welsh valleys or venturing farther afield, Llanbradach station is your starting point for a hassle-free commute. While small in stature, the station serves as a critical node, connecting passengers to places of interest and daily life alike. Embrace the journey—buy your tickets with convenience, travel with accessibility, and enjoy all that lies beyond Llanbradach station today.
Visit the Transport for Wales website for more travel details or assistance, ensuring that every part of your journey runs smoothly. Embrace the adventure that train travel offers and let Llanbradach station be the bridge to your next destination.
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Llanbradach, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
Ticket machines | Yes |
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. |
Induction loop | Yes |
Smartcards | |
Smartcards issued at this station | No |
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point |
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Customer information | DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens Announcements |
Staff help available | |
Customer help points | Yes |
Customer services notes | Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website. |
Luggage storage | No |
Lost property | |
CCTV at the station | No |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) directly from the road with no pavement. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Rhymney) via a ramp with a moderate gradient leading from Colliery Road. The entrance on colliery road has no pavement and sharp corner. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge. |
Ticket barriers and gates | No |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Llanbradach |
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 | None |
Accessible car park equipment | True None |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
Helpline | 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 |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Llanbradach |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||
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Operator | Transport for Wales | ||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 18 | ||
Accessible spaces | 0 | ||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||
Car park CCTV | No | ||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 12 2 Sheffield stands providing for up to 4 bicycles are located adjacent to the northbound (Bargoed/Rhymney direction) platform. 4 Sheffield stands providing for up to 8 bicycles are located on the southbound (Caerphilly/Cardiff direction) platform. |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | No |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop near the Post Office on Oak Terrace. |
Not at the station but the nearest bus stop is on De Winton Terrace. Frequent services to Bargoed and Caerphilly Interchange. Other services to Nelson and Newport. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Bridgend | Transport for Wales | 07:08 | 2 | 07:10 |
from Rhymney | Transport for Wales | 07:10 | 1 | On time |
from Barry Island | Transport for Wales | 07:19 | 2 | On time |
from Bargoed | Transport for Wales | 07:28 | 1 | 07:33 |
from Cardiff Central | Transport for Wales | 07:38 | 2 | On time |
from Rhymney | Transport for Wales | 07:40 | 1 | On time |
from Barry Island | Transport for Wales | 07:49 | 2 | On time |
from Bargoed | Transport for Wales | 07:59 | 1 | On time |
from Bridgend | Transport for Wales | 08:08 | 2 | On time |
from Rhymney | Transport for Wales | 08:10 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Rhymney | Transport for Wales | 07:08 | 2 | 07:11 |
to Bridgend | Transport for Wales | 07:10 | 1 | On time |
to Bargoed | Transport for Wales | 07:19 | 2 | On time |
to Barry Island | Transport for Wales | 07:29 | 1 | 07:34 |
to Rhymney | Transport for Wales | 07:38 | 2 | On time |
to Barry Island | Transport for Wales | 07:40 | 1 | On time |
to Bargoed | Transport for Wales | 07:49 | 2 | On time |
to Barry Island | Transport for Wales | 07:59 | 1 | On time |
to Rhymney | Transport for Wales | 08:08 | 2 | On time |
to Bridgend | Transport for Wales | 08:10 | 1 | On time |