A&E

Llantrisant A&E Live Waiting Times

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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Past NHS Data

This hospital previously had a live data feed. The averages below are based on 100 past readings. Last live update: 03 Jul 15:19.

6 hr 15 min
overall average
9 hr
longest recorded
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Short wait

There are also other nearby A&Es which collect wait times from the community, including Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, University Hospital Of Wales and Royal Gwent Hospital.

Contact & location
Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR
Switchboard: 01443 443443
Opening times
Monday TodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Getting here
Train stations
Pontyclun Rail Station35 min walk to A&E
Llanharan Rail Station46 min walk to A&E
Llanharan Rail Station (Main Entrance)47 min walk to A&E
Bus stops
5 routes·3 operators·5 stops within walking distance
Royal Glamorgan Hospital (o/s, southbound)2 min walk to A&E
100Edwards CoachesYnysmaerdy ↔ Pontypridd
122StagecoachTonypandy ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
124StagecoachMaerdy ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
404StagecoachBridgend ↔ Pontypridd
404Adventure TravelYnysmaerdy ↔ Bridgend
Royal Glamorgan Hospital (opp, northbound)2 min walk to A&E
100Edwards CoachesPontypridd ↔ Ynysmaerdy
122StagecoachCardiff Bus Station ↔ Tonypandy
124StagecoachCardiff Bus Station ↔ Maerdy
404Adventure TravelBridgend ↔ Ynysmaerdy
Rhodfa Marics (in, southbound)5 min walk to A&E
100Edwards CoachesYnysmaerdy ↔ Pontypridd
122StagecoachTonypandy ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
124StagecoachMaerdy ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
404StagecoachBridgend ↔ Pontypridd
404Adventure TravelYnysmaerdy ↔ Bridgend
Edwards Business Park (Grounds, eastbound)6 min walk to A&E
100Edwards CoachesYnysmaerdy ↔ Pontypridd
Ynysmaerdy Industrial Estate (adj, eastbound)7 min walk to A&E
122StagecoachTonypandy ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
124StagecoachMaerdy ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
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What’s available here
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Free On-Site Parking
Cafe
Bar Barista In Atrium
WIFI
Public Wi-Fi
Recent visitor feedbackreported by visitors
Overall
Not recommended by visitors
Staff
Staff are friendly and helpful
Not always kept informed about wait times
Triage is typically quick
Environment
Waiting area is clean
Toilets are clean
Waiting area feels safe
Family
No children’s play area
Separate children’s waiting area
Facilities
Seating can be limited
TV in the waiting area
Food and drink available nearby
No phone charging points
Free WiFi is available
Mobile signal is poor
Parking
Parking can get busy
Parking is free
Based on 2 visitor responses in the last 6 months. This information is collected through a short anonymous survey shown to visitors on this page.

About Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Royal Glamorgan Hospital runs a 24-hour accident and emergency department, open to adults and children, on Ynysmaerdy in Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan, part of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Type 1 A&E, open 24 hours. The wider site runs 8 listed departments and services, from Cardiology to Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Official NHS Wales performance

60.7%seen within 4 hours
5,096attendances in August 2026
50.5%Wales average for major emergency departments

Digital Health and Care Wales publishes these figures monthly; this is the site's own return for August 2026. That is above the Wales average of 50.5% for major emergency departments over the same month. Wales also reports longer thresholds: 80.2% of patients here were seen within 8 hours and 87.5% within 12 hours.

Attendances by year

NHS yearAttendancesMonthly averageWithin 4 hours
2009-10 (6 months)26,1544,35990.6%
2010-1156,6354,72089.4%
2011-1262,8615,23889.7%
2012-1359,6914,97483.2%
2013-1458,3934,86689.4%
2014-1560,5795,04889.9%
2015-1661,3255,11084.2%
2016-1760,8205,06881.8%
2017-1863,3775,28183.9%
2018-1963,4135,28486.3%
2019-2061,2135,10179.1%
2020-2144,0653,67285.9%
2021-2259,5014,95875.1%
2022-2358,0174,83566.8%
2023-2456,4534,70464.8%
2024-2558,3004,85865.4%
2025-2661,2775,10653.9%
2026-27 (5 months)25,9965,19954.8%

Frequently asked questions

How do I check the current A&E wait time at Royal Glamorgan Hospital?

The live waiting time for the A&E at Royal Glamorgan Hospital is shown at the top of this page, together with when it was last updated. Times are reported by recent visitors and carry a community badge - after your own visit you can submit your wait time in a few seconds to help the next person.

When is the A&E at Royal Glamorgan Hospital quietest?

Patterns vary by hospital, but across UK urgent and emergency care the quietest window is usually the early morning, roughly 4am to 7am, with demand building through the afternoon and peaking in the evening. Friday and Saturday nights and Monday mornings are typically the busiest periods. See our guide to the best time to visit for more detail.

How long will I wait at Royal Glamorgan Hospital A&E?

Patients are triaged on arrival and the most urgent cases are always seen first, so your wait depends on how serious your condition is and how busy the department is. In Wales the target is for 95% of patients to spend less than four hours in the emergency department, though busy departments can exceed this. The live figure on this page shows how Royal Glamorgan Hospital is doing right now. The most recent official figure for this site (August 2026) is 60.7% of patients seen within four hours.

How often are the waiting times on this page updated?

This page updates whenever a visitor submits a new wait time, so freshness depends on recent reports - each entry shows when that person visited. If you have been to Royal Glamorgan Hospital recently, submitting your wait takes a few seconds and helps others plan.

Is the A&E at Royal Glamorgan Hospital open 24 hours?

Yes - the A&E at Royal Glamorgan Hospital is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In a life-threatening emergency always call 999.

Where is Royal Glamorgan Hospital and how do I get there?

Royal Glamorgan Hospital is at Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR. For general enquiries call 01443 443443. Enter your postcode in the Getting here section for a door-to-door route.

Can children be treated at Royal Glamorgan Hospital A&E?

This A&E serves: Adults and children. If your child's age group is not treated here, the nearby section on this page lists alternatives - or call NHS 111 for urgent advice and 999 in an emergency.
About this data
This hospital previously had a live data feed but is no longer being updated. Historical averages from past NHS data are shown below. Current waiting times are reported by visitors and may not reflect actual conditions. You can see how we source data for every hospital on our data sources page. Department labels shown (e.g. A&E, MIU, UTC) are our interpretation of the source data and may not match the hospital’s own terminology. If any information is incorrect, please let us know.
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