GAP Connah S Quay FC's temporary home ground is one of the most accessible in the Cymru Premier by train, according to a new analysis. The report, published by www.google.com this week, measures the distance from each top-flight Welsh ground to the nearest railway station for the 2026/27 season.
For this campaign, the Nomads are playing their home matches at Cae-y-Castell in Flint, which they share with Flint Town United. The club currently sits fourth in the Premier League with 9 points from four games, having won three and lost one. Their recent form reads WWWL, and they have scored 12 goals while conceding just three, giving them a healthy +9 goal difference. You can track their progress on our standings page.
How close is Cae-y-Castell to the station?
The analysis found Flint railway station is just 0.4 miles from Cae-y-Castell. That translates to a walk of roughly five minutes for travelling supporters. This places the Nomads' current home among the most convenient grounds for fans arriving by rail in the entire league. Only Briton Ferry Llansawel's Old Road ground is closer to a station, at around 0.3 miles from Briton Ferry railway station, also a five-minute walk.
Which other grounds are easy for rail travellers?
Several other clubs offer good rail links. Llandudno's Maesdu Park is roughly half a mile from Llandudno railway station, about a 10-minute walk. Ammanford's Recreation Ground is around 0.6 to 0.7 miles from Ammanford station, an 11-minute journey on foot. Haverfordwest County's Bridge Meadow is approximately 0.8 to 0.9 miles from Haverfordwest railway station, a 14-minute walk.
Barry Town United, who currently lead the table, have Jenner Park served by two stations. Barry Docks station is about 1.1 km away, while Cadoxton station is just under a mile from the ground. The Nomads are three points behind Barry Town in the early title race.
Which journeys are more challenging for fans?
For some clubs, the walk from the station is a more significant undertaking. The distance from Tonypandy railway station to Cambrian United's M&P Group 3G pitch in Clydach Vale is around one mile, a walk described as 29 minutes. Trefelin's Ynys Park is 1.4 miles from Port Talbot Parkway station, a 30-minute trek.
The most remote ground by rail is The New Saints' Park Hall in Oswestry. The nearest operational station is Gobowen, which is around 1.9 miles away. GAP Connah S Quay FC will make that trip for their next fixture, an away match against The New Saints on October 31st. You can see all upcoming games on our fixtures list.
Colwyn Bay's Llanelian Road is between roughly 1.6 km and 2.7 km from Colwyn Bay station, a walking distance of around a mile and a half. Penybont's Bryntirion Park is just under two miles from Bridgend railway station. For Cardiff Met, the walk from either Heath High Level or Heath Low Level stations to the Cyncoed Campus takes approximately 25 minutes. Airbus UK Broughton's The Airfield is closest to Hawarden station.
What does this mean for travelling Nomads supporters?
The analysis highlights a practical advantage for fans following GAP Connah S Quay FC this season. The short, flat walk from Flint station to Cae-y-Castell removes a potential barrier for attendance, especially for evening matches. With the team in strong form, scoring freely and sitting just off the top, easy access could help bolster home support. The club's solid defensive record, conceding only three goals, is another reason for optimism as they prepare for a tough away game against second-placed The New Saints. Check the latest player availability on our squad page ahead of that key clash.
