The average train between Cheltenham and Pontyclun takes 2h 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 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. 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 2h.
Cheltenham to Pontyclun train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Pontyclun train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cheltenham to Pontyclun train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
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.