Llantrisant
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.548, -3.376 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 04 84 |
| Population: | 14,422 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Llantrisant sits on the upland fringe north‑west of Cardiff in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, close to Talbot Green. The town occupies a ridge of relatively high ground with good transport links, so it combines a semi‑rural feel with easy commuting into the South Wales urban area.
Historically a medieval market town - its name means “church of the three saints” - Llantrisant still shows remnants of that past in St Illtyd's Church and the remains of Llantrisant Castle. Today the local economy mixes light industry and services (notably the long‑established Royal Mint site nearby) with a strong community life centred on local choirs, annual events and a resilient sense of place amid modern housing growth.
Postcode districts covering Llantrisant
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 9 miles14.5 km
- Newport 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Weston-super-Mare 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Tonypandy 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Barry 11 miles17.7 km
- Bridgend 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Cwmbrân 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Neath 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Coity Higher 8 miles12.8 km
- Pontypool 17.8 miles28.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Llantrisant and Talbot Green Ward 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Llantrisant Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Beddau and Tyn-y-nant Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Talbot Green Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Beddau Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Mwyndy Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Pontyclun Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Pontyclun Central Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Pont-y-clun Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Pontyclun East Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Pontyclun West Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Groes-faen Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Llantrisant
CF72 8FP, CF72 8WP, CF38 2LF, CF72 8QG, CF72 8AE, CF72 8YT, CF72 8DX, CF72 8XT, CF72 8PF … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 10.5 miles17 km
- Bristol Airport 30.5 miles49.1 km
- Pontyclun Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Llanharan Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Llantrisant Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The White Lion 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Vale Resort 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Bear Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Parador44 9.6 miles15.5 km
Schools in Llantrisant
- Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School Secondary
- Gwaunmeisgyn Primary School Primary
- Llantrisant Primary School Primary
- Llwyn-crwn Primary School Primary
- Penygawsi Primary School Primary
- Tonysguboriau Primary School Primary
- Y Pant Comprehensive Secondary
- Y.G.G. Castellau Primary
Local points of interest
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 7 miles11.3 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 9.8 miles15.7 km