The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontypridd takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 every 2 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypridd train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontypridd is 392 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 6h 17m.