The average train between Oxford and Pontypridd takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Oxford 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 Oxford and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Oxford to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Oxford to Pontypridd train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Oxford and Pontypridd is 144.8 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 3m.