Pontyclun live departures
Next trains leaving Pontyclun (PYC), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Pontyclun live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codePYC
- CountryWales
- Coordinates51.5241, -3.3910
- Nearest stationLlanharan (3.8 km)
- Passengers 2024-25277,812
- GB rank1,198th busiest
- Managed byTfW Rail
About this board
Pontyclun is a National Rail station in Wales, listed under the code PYC. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Pontyclun handled 277,812 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,198th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cardiff Central (184,148 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Pontyclun usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Pontyclun
Pontyclun station FAQs
What is the station code for Pontyclun?
The three-letter CRS code for Pontyclun is PYC. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Pontyclun departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Pontyclun itself.
How busy is Pontyclun station?
Pontyclun recorded 277,812 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,198th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cardiff Central.
Which stations are closest to Pontyclun?
The nearest station is Llanharan, about 3.8 km away in a straight line. Pencoed (7.6 km) and Trefforest Estate (8.5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.