The average train between Pontypridd and Newtown takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontypridd to Newtown. 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 Pontypridd and Newtown. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Newtown at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontypridd to Newtown? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Newtown station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Pontypridd to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pontypridd to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newtown (Powys) station.
Book your Pontypridd to Newtown train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Pontypridd and Newtown is 101.4 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Newtown (Powys) via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 34m.