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Pontypridd to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontypridd and Exeter takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Pontypridd to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 14m
Duration
125 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
3h 7m
£46–96

Pontypridd to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Pontypridd and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 125.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 7m.

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