The average train between Banbury and Pontypridd takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Pontypridd. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banbury to Pontypridd? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Banbury to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Banbury to Pontypridd train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Banbury and Pontypridd is 146.7 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 24m.