The average train between Birmingham and Pontypridd takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Pontypridd. 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 Pontypridd at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Birmingham to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Birmingham to Pontypridd train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Pontypridd is 138.9 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 33m.