The average train between Cheltenham and Pontyclun takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Pontyclun. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Pontyclun at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Pontyclun station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Cheltenham to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cheltenham to Pontyclun train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Pontyclun is 99.4 km. The road distance is 118 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.