The average train between Shrewsbury and Pontypridd takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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 Pontypridd station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Pontypridd train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Pontypridd is 129.6 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 38m.