The average train between Newbury and Pontypridd takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Newbury 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 Newbury and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Newbury to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Newbury to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newbury and Pontypridd is 141.4 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 2h 56m.