Ystrad Rhondda train station

Ystrad Rhondda train tickets, prices and times

In ORR’s 2024/25 ticket-based estimates, Cardiff Central was the main recorded origin or destination for journeys associated with Ystrad Rhondda. Use the current journey results to check the route and any changes of train for your travel date.

Compare train ticket prices to and from Ystrad Rhondda for your date, destination and Railcard. Check the times, changes and fare restrictions before booking. Where available, compare Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime tickets, and check whether your selected train offers a seat reservation.

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At a glance

Station essentials

Station

Ystrad Rhondda

Station code

YSR

Location

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Recorded entrance roads

Brook Street, Nant-Y-Gwyddon Road, Rear Entrance

Map

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Journey planning

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The map marks the station location. Check the correct entrance and platform access before travelling.

Train operators and station management

The checked station record names Transport for Wales as the station manager. The company managing a station is not necessarily the operator of every train that calls there.

Your journey results show the operator and any changes for the service you choose. Explore the Train Operators directory.

Facilities and assistance at Ystrad Rhondda

• Sheltered waitingListed — check availability
• Accessible toiletsNot listed as available
• Baby changingNot listed as available
• Customer help pointsListed — check availability

Plan accessible travel

Platform 1, towards Pontypridd, has step-free access from the car park. The direct route to platform 2, towards Treherbert, uses a stepped footbridge; the longer Brook Street route has a restricted footpath entrance described as unsuitable for wheelchair or mobility-scooter users. Confirm an alternative with Transport for Wales.

Recorded staffing level: unstaffed. Staffing descriptions do not guarantee assistance at every entrance or on every service.

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Parking and onward travel

Parking arrangements are listed for Ystrad Rhondda in the official station record. Check current access rules, charges and any Blue Badge conditions with the parking operator before driving.

A train ticket does not reserve a parking space.

The official travel notes include rail-replacement pick-up information. Use the current directions, since a replacement bus may stop outside the normal station entrance.

Finding your way around Ystrad Rhondda

For onward travel in Rhondda Cynon Taf, check the station map against your final destination and allow time for any walking, bus or taxi connection. The nearby-station links offer other arrival points to compare.

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About Ystrad Rhondda station

ORR estimated 55,836 passenger entries and exits here in the year from April 2024 to March 2025. This is an annual estimate based mainly on ticket data, not a count of different people or a timetable.