The average train between Maesteg and Pontypridd takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Maesteg 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 Maesteg and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maesteg is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maesteg to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Maesteg station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Maesteg to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Maesteg station.
Maesteg to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Maesteg to Pontypridd train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Maesteg and Pontypridd is 21.8 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Maesteg to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 31m.