The average train between Newquay and Pontypridd takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Newquay 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 Newquay and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newquay is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Par and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Newquay station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Newquay to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Newquay to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newquay to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newquay and Pontypridd is 179.1 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Newquay to Pontypridd via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 19m.