The average train between Dartford and Pontypridd takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Dartford 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 Dartford and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Dartford to Pontypridd train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Dartford to Pontypridd train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Dartford to Pontypridd train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Pontypridd is 246.6 km. The road distance is 286 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
