Trains to the Vale of Rheidol Railway

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The nearest train station to the Vale of Rheidol Railway is Aberystwyth station. Transport for Wales is the main train operator for this station, with regular train services from Birmingham International and Machynlleth. The Vale of Rheidol Railway steam trains depart from their own station at Aberystwyth, which you can access from a pedestrian entrance at the end of Platform one in the mainline station.

Visit the Vale of Rheidol Railway and enjoy a spectacular journey along the Rheidol Valley on a restored vintage steam locomotive. It’s a fun day out for all the family, with plenty of charming stations along the 12-mile stretch to stop at and enjoy the great outdoors, including woodlands and waterfalls.

Visit the Vale of Rheidol Railway’s official website for opening times.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Available
Staffing level	The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property	Available
Lost Property phone number	03333 211 202
Lost Property Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Unavailable
Postbox	Unavailable
Telephones	Unavailable
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Unavailable
ATM	Unavailable
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	An access ramp to the platform and booking office is located to the side of the station.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located within the Main Station Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Showers	Available
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Unavailable
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Aberystwyth station.
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	No platform staff available. Assistance is provided by the Conductor on the train.
Customer Service notes	Contact our Customer Relations team directly at https://tfwrail.wales/contact-us
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	Transport for Wales
Car parking spaces	15

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	10
Sheltered cycle storage	Unavailable
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	On the platform
Cycle storage notes	There are wheel racks available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Unavailable
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Aberystwyth station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Dominos (01970 625888) or A1 (01970 611119) or No 1 (01970 611111).

First Class Lounge

More about the Vale of Rheidol Railway

The Vale of Rheidol Railway was built in 1902 and provided a link between Aberystwyth’s harbour and the lead mines in the Rheidol Valley. It was also the last steam railway operating as part of the national rail network until 1989.

All trains start from Aberystwyth, running through a number of beautiful stations along the way including Capal Bangor, Aberffrwd, Llanbadarn, Glanyrafon and Rheidol Falls, some of which you have to request to stop at – but are well worth the visit. The final stop before heading back to Aberystwyth is Devil’s Bridge, where you can explore the famous Devil’s Bridge Waterfalls.

The Vale of Rheidol Railway also offers special event trains throughout the year, as well as dining experiences and the chance to drive one of their steam locomotives.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Status
to Shrewsbury	Transport for Wales	06:19	On time
to Carmarthen	Transport for Wales	06:25	On time
to Birmingham International	Transport for Wales	07:28	On time
to Carmarthen	Transport for Wales	07:35	On time
to Bangor (Gwynedd)	Transport for Wales	07:35	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Machynlleth	Transport for Wales	06:11	1	On time
from Machynlleth	Transport for Wales	07:21		On time
from Carmarthen	Transport for Wales	07:22		On time
from Carmarthen	Transport for Wales	08:22		On time
from Welshpool	Transport for Wales	08:22		On time

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Trains to the Vale of Rheidol Railway

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Aberystwyth

Departures

Arrivals

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