The average train between London and Pontypridd takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
London to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your London to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London and Pontypridd is 222.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 24m.
