The average train between Bristol and Pontygwaith takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Pontygwaith. 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 and Pontygwaith. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Pontygwaith at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Pontygwaith. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Pontygwaith station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Bristol to Pontygwaith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Pontygwaith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Llwynypia station.
Book your Bristol to Pontygwaith train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Pontygwaith is 61.2 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Llwynypia via Cardiff Central in around 2h 2m.