The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Pontypridd takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is an hourly train service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Pontypridd is 226.2 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 55m.
