The average train between Newport and Pontypridd takes 1h and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newport 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 30 minutes between Newport and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Newport to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Newport to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Newport and Pontypridd is 23.8 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 52 min.
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