| The University
of Glamorgan is located in the
village of Treforest in the Taff
Valley just two miles south of
Pontypridd and only ten miles
North of Cardiff, the capital
city of Wales. The majority of
student accommodation, shared housing, halls of residence and flats advertised on this
site are located in Treforest or
the other adjacent areas to the
South of Pontypridd. Most properties
will be less than twenty minutes
walk from the University.
HOW TO GET THERE
Treforest benefits from good
transport links, being adjacent
to the A470 trunk road and having
its own railway station. It
is also at the hub of local
routes serving South Wales.
BY ROAD :
The A470 dual carriageway provides
a rapid link to the national
motorway network connecting
to the M4 about ten minutes
away to the South. Being the
main North South route through
Wales the A470 to the North
of Treforest provides access
to North, Mid and West Wales
as well as a pleasant route
to the North West of England
avoiding the motorways. When
approaching Treforest on the
A470 take the exit marked Llantrisant
A473, the University is also
well sign posted.
BY RAIL :
Treforest station is served
by Valley Lines trains which
link to The National Rail network
via Cardiff Central station.
Trains are frequent during the
day. Travellers to Treforest
should not get off at Treforest
Trading Estate by mistake as
this station is about five miles
away from Treforest and is passed
on the way from Cardiff.
For rail timetables, fares and
advance booking details contact
; National Rail Enquiries :
Tel no – 08457 484950
Or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
BY BUS : Treforest
is well served by local bus
services and regular services
between Cardiff and Pontypridd
stop at Treforest. Some limited
stop services are available
from Pontypridd but the National
bus network is best accessed
via Cardiff Central bus station.
For services around Britain,
to the airports and into Europe
contact ; National Express :
Tel no - 08705 808080
Or visit www.nationalexpress.com
For South Wales services contact:
Traveline: Tel no – 08706
082608 or visit www.stagecoachbus.com
TRAVELINE also provide a National
integrated bus and train information
service www.traveline.org.uk
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