Pontlottyn railway station is a railway station serving the village of pontlottyn. All returning trains from torpantau stop at our intermediate station in. Regular trains operate from merthyr tydfil railway station to cardiff queen street and cardiff central. Merthyr vale station, merthyr street, merthyr vale, merthyr, cf48 4te. Heres what merthyr tydfils brand new bus station will look. Topographic map of merthyr tydfil, merthyr tydfil merthyr tudful, united kingdom.
The walk is being led by rchs member stephen rowson on behalf of railway ramblers. Cardiff central station to merthyr tydfil 4 ways to travel. Media in category merthyr vale railway station the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Merthyr station eventually closed to be replaced by a smaller building, and my job moved at that time from merthyr to pontypridd. British library, historical print editions the british library is the national library of the united kingdom. Merthyr tydfil railway station is a small staffed station in town, merthyr tydfil.
Historical photographs of merthyr tydfil central station, merthyr tydfil. Cyfarthfa miniature railway will reopen to public on 1st april 2017. Like the seven valley a little further to the north and east, at ironbridge in shropshire, the upper taff valley contained all of the necessary ingredients for a successful iron industry iron ore, limestone for lining furnaces, mountain streams to provide water power and forests to supply. It is one of the worlds largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats. A directory of railway archive sources for family historians federation of family history. In the mid 1700s, merthyr tydfil was just a small welsh farming village in the upper taff valley. The railway lines were once of great importance here and there was a busy pant railway station and a pantyscallog halt. The station has one platform which is situated near to the tesco superstore in the town. Customers must purchase separate tickets for the bus and rail sections of their journey.
Morgan morlais morlais castle mountain neighbourhood parish passed pentrebach penydarren plymouth pontmorlais preached present railway rector rees rhys richard crawshay rioters road scene side soldiers soon south wales stone strong sunday swansea. The merthyr, tredegar and abergavenny railway, also known as the heads of the valleys line, was a railway line which operated between 1860 and 1958 between the monmouthshire town of abergavenny and the glamorgan town of merthyr tydfil in south east wales. Passenger services are provided by arriva trains wales. By the 1820s, merthyr was the source of 40% of britains iron exports. Merthyr tydfil railway station mer the abc railway guide. Find and reserve the most convenient parking near merthyr tydfil station, for a few hours or longerterm. Brecon mountain railway merthyr tydfil aktuelle 2020 lohnt es. Merthyr tydfil has a long history and the town was a major centre of coal mining and steel manufacturing and the location of the invention of the steam locomotive, and in the 19th century had a population that exceeded both swansea and cardiff. Featuring free wifi, james place at brynawel offers accommodation in merthyr tydfil. On 17 september 1877, berry became a father for the second time when mary gave birth to a son henry seymour. Find information on merthyr tydfil including live departure boards, station information and cheap train tickets with trainline. Merthyr vale railway station map and location information. Iron road west, hayes 16th book, is about the development and.
Merthyr tydfil, merthyr tydfil merthyr tudful, united. A hyperlinked map, linking to all of old merthyr tydfils pages relating to merthyr tydfils railways. It is the terminus of the merthyr branch of the merthyr line. This changed its emphasis from rural line to mineral artery. During the time it took to complete the hotel, the taff vale railway station was superceded by the central railway station as merthyr s main station the taff vale station would eventually become a goods depot, thus the hotel was in the wrong part of town to attract the intended clientele.
Merthyr tydfil railway station is a railway station serving the town of merthyr tydfil in wales. Pontlottyn railway station merthyr tydfil train station. View prices, availability and restrictions for onstreet and offstreet options and book a guaranteed space in seconds. At its southern end, the line connected to the vale of neath line of the great western railway gwr 1 at joint line junction, just west of quakers yard high level. A hyperlinked map, linking to all of old merthyr tydfil s pages relating to merthyr tydfil s railways. See 6 photos and 2 tips from 149 visitors to merthyr tydfil railway station mer. The 10 best hotels close to merthyr tydfil railway station.
The 10 best hotels close to merthyr tydfil railway station in. Public transport links to cardiff are being improved in 2017. Travel from our main station at pant in one of our allweather observation carriages, behind a vintage steam locomotive. Send an email to enquiries, contact for brecon mountain railway. Passenger services are provided by transport for wales. Built by isambard kingdom brunel, as the terminus of the vale of neath railway in. The taff trail is the old railway line covering 60km of fantastic views. Merthyr tydfil to whitchurch station 3 ways to travel via. Rome2rio makes travelling from cardiff central station to merthyr tydfil easy. The last years of my working life were in merthyr, and being steeped in its history by my parents, it was. History route a 1905 railway clearing house map of railways in the vicinity of merthyr tydfil a 1903 railway clearing house map of railways in the vicinity of quakers yard. Merthyr tydfil railway station map and location information. Aug 06, 2015 the interior view of the proposed merthyr tydfil bus station. The council plan to keep the main taxi rank will remain on victoria street in the town centre, with an additional one added to swan.
Passengers wishing to use buses to other destinations have to walk through the town to the main bus statio. Find all the transport options for your trip from cardiff central station to merthyr tydfil right here. Brecon mountain railway merthyr tydfil 2020 all you. Dsm barrie, revised rw kidner, oakwood press 1991, isbn 0853614105. Merthyr tydfil to whitchurch station 3 ways to travel. In the first photograph taken in the early 1900s we see a quite busy station with its own stationmaster. Welcome to our 4star self catering holiday let nestled in the heart of the south wales valleys. Rchs members and friends are invited to join the event which will take place on saturday 28th april.
The x43 service between merthyr and brecon does not accept national rail tickets. The building of the heads of the valley road, in 1963. Public service buses operate from merthyr tydfil town centre bus station to pant cemetry. Dowlais, merthyr tydfil the images are in a new book by landscape and travel. Tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site. Trusted by over 3 million drivers and commuters across the uk. An ideal base to enjoy the beauty of the local area and make yourselves at home. The railway operates between 125 saturday and sunday, from the 1st april 2017 to october 1st. Cardiff central station to merthyr tydfil 4 ways to.
The station has one platform, and is situated near to the tesco superstore in the town. Brecon mountain railway steam railway merthyr tydfilmerthyr. Merthyr tydfil bus station is the bus station that serves the town of merthyr tydfil, south wales. Quakers yard and merthyr railway wikimili, the free. Merthyr tydfil railway station page 2 the melting pot. He was always interested railways and used to go to the local railway station.
Framed by the original voussoirs is a secondary brick lining of six rings. The tramway was replaced by the taff vale railway one of the first proper railways in south wales which ran from cardiff to merthyr tydfil. Elevation, latitude and longitude of merthyr tydfil, merthyr tydfil merthyr tudful, united kingdom on the world topo map. The first station in merthyr was opened by the taff vale railway on 21 april 1841 in plymouth street. The 10 best hotels near merthyr tydfil railway station in. The southwest portal is stonebuilt, its headwall turning outwards at both ends to form triangular wing walls. There are 3 ways to get from merthyr tydfil to whitchurch station by train or car.
This is not necessary except for parties and christmas, but you may book online. Travel by train from merthyr tydfil to bridgend in 2h 1m. During school holidays the railway is open 7 days week between the above dates. Interested in railways, steam engines or local history and looking for something rewarding to fill some time.
Brecon and merthyr tydfil junction railway wikipedia. Monday to saturday the service is operated by stagecoach on route 35, buses run every 15 minutes. Jun 08, 2015 train service from barry island to merthyr tydfil calling at merthyr tydfil. Featuring free wifi, james place at brynawel offers accommodations in merthyr tydfil. On sundays and bank holiday mondays the service is operated by globe coaches on route 28, buses run every hour. Brecon mountain railway merthyr tydfil 2020 all you need to. The history of merthyr tydfil charles wilkins of merthyr tydfil.
Merthyr tunnels unpredictable operational history came to an end on 31st december 1962 when the line through it was closed. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Merthyr vale railway station ynysowen, merthyr tydfil. Glamorganshire canal abercynon to merthyr tydfil a walk of 12 miles following the glamorganshire canal from abercynon to merthyr tydfil. National rail enquiries station facilities for merthyr.
The return will be by train to cardiff from merthyr tydfil at approximately 17. Childs, dowlais worlds largest ironworks, merthyr tydfil 1840. Merthyr tydfil bus station is located to the north of the town centre, with plans underway 2015 to relocate it nearer to the railway station and create a transport hub. Brecon mountain railway merthyr tydfil 2020 all you need. It was originally intended to link the towns in its name. Merthyr tydfil is often referred to simply as merthyr. Buy a merthyr tydfil plusbus ticket with your train ticket for discountpriced unlimited bus travel around the town. The rooms come with a flatscreen tv with cable channels. The station has a small car park, ticket office, passenger display panels and a taxi rank. In 1874, berry secured a better position as a stationmaster with the taff vale railway and the family moved to merthyr tydfil. The brecon and merthyr railway finally closed the pant to dowlais line on may 2 nd 1960.
Brecon and merthyr tydfil junction railway, 18801922, rail 6531 35. Merthyr tydfil station trains to merthyr tydfil trainline. Finding its access to merthyr difficult at first, it acquired the rumney railway, an old plateway, and this gave it access to newport docks. To the right of the pant war memorial, was the old caeracca railway bridge. Merthyr tudful is a town and county borough in south wales in the historic county of glamorgan on the southern edge of the brecon beacons national park understand. Merthyr tydfil station, tramroad side, merthyr tydfil, merthyr, cf47 0ag. Merthyr, tredegar and abergavenny railway wikipedia. The book starts with ten pictures of eastern european narrow gauge steam of.
Find station details and facilities information for merthyr tydfil. Also find live train departures and arrivals for merthyr tydfil station, helping you to plan your next journey. Merthyr tydfil has a long history and the town was a major centre of coal mining and steel manufacturing and the location of the invention of the. Heres what merthyr tydfils brand new bus station will. Merthyr tydfil bus station merthyr tydfil bus station. Brecon mountain railway is one of the most popular railways in wales. Travel behind a vintage steam locomotive in our allweather observation coaches and admire the spectacular views on your 10 mile round journey. Pontsarn station was, at one time, one of the busiest stations on the brecon and merthyr railway line, as pontsarn was always the venue of choice for church and chapel sunday school outings. The magic for us all started as soon as we stepped inside the station.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The line runs from pant, 3 miles north of merthyr tydfil, to torpantau following part. Merthyr tydfil station train times transport for wales. Looking back on the way the railways played such a pivotal role in merthyr s history, and thinking of the different lines and stations there were in the borough, it is sad to see what we have lost all in the. The journey takes you into the brecon beacons national park.