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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontypridd and Essex takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontypridd to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 59m
£87–158

Pontypridd to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Pontypridd and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Essex at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia10h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia9h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia10h 28m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia10h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontypridd to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Pontypridd to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to White Notley via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 59m.

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