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Before you start your journey
Departing from Mountain Ash
- Departure station
- Mountain Ash station guide
- Address
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- Station Terrace, Mountain Ash CF45 3DU
Operators serving Mountain Ash
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Facilities at Mountain Ash
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (30 spaces)
Explore the area around Mountain Ash
- Dare Valley Country Park
- Aberdare Park
About your departure station
Opened in 1841 by the Taff Vale Railway, Mountain Ash served South Wales' coal industry.
The station was rebuilt in 1890 with distinctive architecture.
It played key roles in both World Wars for coal traffic.
Modernized in 2015, it retains historic elements while serving as a commuter hub.
Mountain Ash's history reflects the valley's industrial heritage and regeneration.
The station remains crucial for local travel, connecting communities to Cardiff while preserving its Victorian railway legacy in this once busy mining town now transitioning to new economic bases.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Mountain Ash to Birmingham New Street?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Mountain Ash and Birmingham New Street?
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