The average train between Birmingham and Pontyclun takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Pontyclun. 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 Birmingham and Pontyclun. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Pontyclun at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Pontyclun station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Birmingham to Pontyclun train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Pontyclun train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Birmingham to Pontyclun train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Pontyclun is 147.3 km. The road distance is 191 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.