The average train between Pontypridd and Plymouth takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontypridd to Plymouth. 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 Pontypridd and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Plymouth station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Pontypridd to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pontypridd to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Pontypridd to Plymouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Pontypridd and Plymouth is 147.9 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 20m.