Aberavon Small Beach
It's simple to reach Aberavon Small Beach, in Port Talbot, by train. Simply hop on a train to Port Talbot Parkway station and then it's just a substantial walk - but easy to reach through the town or by fairly frequent buses.
Aberavon Small Beach in Port Talbot is wide open sandy beach - but does face the steelworks so is not necessarily the most beautiful option.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 05:30:00 until 18:30:00
- Saturday open from 06:00:00 until 19:00:00
- Sunday open from 10:00:00 until 17:30:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| 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 | The platforms are accessible via lifts and a footbridge from the main front entrance and rear car park.
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The station has Male & Female toilets available on Platform 1, including a Changing Places Toilet, a NKS Accessible Toilet operated by a RADAR key and baby changing facilities. The Changing Places Toilet is open from 6am to 9.30pm. The NKS Accessible Toilet is open 24 hours while the Male & Female toilets and baby changing facilities are open between 0600 and 2100. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | Find WiFi Hotspots around Port Talbot Parkway station. |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | 0600 - 2200 Mondays to Sundays
Assistance is provided by the Conductor on the train outside staffing hours. |
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| Customer Service notes | Contact our Customer Relations team directly at https://tfwrail.wales/contact-us |
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | National Car Parks Ltd |
| Car parking spaces | 143 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Cycle stands are located in the station car park |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
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| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| 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 | Port Talbot Parkway station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Port Talbot Parkway
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Port Talbot Parkway station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 04:05 | 2 | On time |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 05:18 | 2 | On time |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 05:47 | 2 | On time |
| to Cardiff Central | Transport for Wales | 05:58 | On time | |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 06:17 | 2 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Swansea | Great Western Railway | 04:04 | 2 | On time |
| from Swansea | Great Western Railway | 05:17 | 2 | On time |
| from Swansea | Great Western Railway | 05:46 | 2 | On time |
| from Carmarthen | Transport for Wales | 05:58 | On time | |
| from Swansea | Great Western Railway | 06:16 | 2 | On time |
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