The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Pontypridd takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Pontypridd train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Pontypridd is 174.6 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 15m.