The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontyclun takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontyclun. 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Pontyclun. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Pontyclun at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Pontyclun station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontyclun is 24.8 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 1h 2m.