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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Porth to Preston (Lancs) for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Porth
- Departure station
- Porth station guide
- Address
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- Station St, Porth CF39 9ES
Operators serving Porth
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Facilities at Porth
- Basic Shelter
Parking & meeting your train
- Limited parking
Explore the area around Porth
- Rhondda Heritage Park
About your departure station
Built in 1856 by the Taff Vale Railway, Porth served South Wales' coal industry at its peak.
The station's simple design reflected industrial priorities.
Surviving mine closures through community use, it was modernized in 2008.
Handling 150,000 annual passengers, it maintains vital valley transport links.
Porth represents the challenging transition of Rhondda stations from coal transport to passenger services.
Its continued operation demonstrates railways' role in sustaining communities through economic upheaval, providing essential mobility in this steep sided valley where alternative transport options are limited.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Porth to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Porth as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) 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 Porth and Preston (Lancs)?
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