The average train between Glasgow and Pontypridd takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 every 4 hours between Glasgow and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Glasgow to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Glasgow to Pontypridd train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Glasgow and Pontypridd is 477.8 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 1m.