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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Pontyclun
- Departure station
- Pontyclun station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Pontyclun CF72 9DS
Operators serving Pontyclun
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Facilities at Pontyclun
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park
Explore the area around Pontyclun
- Llanharan Marsh
About your departure station
Built in 1851 by the South Wales Railway, Pontyclun served agriculture and later industry.
The station was rebuilt in 1985 with modern facilities.
Handling 150,000 annual passengers, it connects the South Wales valleys to Cardiff.
Pontyclun's evolution reflects the region's transition from rural to industrial to post industrial economy.
Its strategic location demonstrates how railways can adapt to serve changing land use patterns, maintaining relevance through careful service planning and infrastructure investment that responds to demographic and economic shifts.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Pontyclun to Old Street?
Open the ticket search and enter Pontyclun as your departure station and Old Street as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Pontyclun and Old Street?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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