Trains from South Bank Train Station
to Aberdare
From £216.70
South Bank Train Station to Aberdareby train on average takes 7 hrs 19 mins
South Bank Train Station to Aberdare one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £216.70
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 44 minutes
- First train leaves South Bank Train Station at 07:20
- Last train leaves South Bank Train Station at 16:19
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South Bank to Aberdare train times
| Last updated: 09:28:30
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:19 South Bank On Time | 17:45 Aberdare On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 7h 26m, 3 changes | ||
11:19 South Bank On Time | 18:15 Aberdare On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 6h 56m, 3 changes | ||
12:19 South Bank On Time | 18:45 Aberdare On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 6h 26m, 4 changes | ||
12:19 South Bank On Time | 19:15 Aberdare On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 6h 56m, 3 changes | ||
13:19 South Bank On Time | 20:45 Aberdare On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 7h 26m, 3 changes |
South Bank Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
No waiting rooms available at the station. Shelters provided on platform 1.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick/Up Drop Off on road at entrance to lane leading to station.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsAnnouncements
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces2
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Station entrance
- Annotation
There are stands available at the station. Stands are free of charge
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesRedcar CentralMiddlesbrough
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Station is unstaffed
Access for disabled passengers to platform 1 (Middlesbrough) from Normanby Road is accessible. However access to the platform 2 (Saltburn) is via a footbridge so is not suitable for wheelchair users.
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- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Aberdare facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
The rail link bus stop is located near the Sobell Leisure Centre.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point - Information Services Open
Information available during ticket office opening times.
Outside ticket office hours, please use the Help Point for information.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - Operator NameRhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces41
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces7
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
Car park is free of charge, however passengers must obtain a parking ticket when purchasing a travel ticket. This can be issued from the ticket machine in the car park or from the ticket office.
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces34
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
17 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 34 bicycles are sited under the shelter in the station car park.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
There are two accessible ticket machines. One is next to the ticket office at the top of the ramp. Another is near the car park. When purchasing your travel ticket, please obtain a parking ticket from this machine or from the ticket office.
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category A.
Wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and customers with reduced mobility may find the steep ramps leading from Abernant Road to both platforms difficult to negotiate.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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