The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Pontypridd takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Bristol Temple Meads to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Pontypridd is 55.3 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 22m.