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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Gilfach Fargoed
- Departure station
- Gilfach Fargoed station guide
- Address
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- Gilfach Fargoed, CF81 8LJ
Operators serving Gilfach Fargoed
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Facilities at Gilfach Fargoed
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- Limited parking
Explore the area around Gilfach Fargoed
- Rhymney Valley Ridgeway
About your departure station
This 1858 station in the Rhymney Valley served South Wales' coal industry before declining with local mines.
Gilfach Fargoed represents the challenges of maintaining rail services in post industrial valleys.
The station's story reflects the area's economic struggles and resilience, with transport infrastructure adapting to serve changed communities.
Recent housing developments have slightly increased passenger numbers on this quiet branch line.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Gilfach Fargoed to Forest Gate?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Gilfach Fargoed and Forest Gate?
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