The average train between Shrewsbury and Pontypridd takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Shrewsbury to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Shrewsbury and Pontypridd is 129.6 km. The road distance is 190 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
