The average train between Sunderland and Pontypridd takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 every 2 hours between Sunderland and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Pontypridd? 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 Sunderland to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Sunderland to Pontypridd train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Pontypridd train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Sunderland to Pontypridd train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Sunderland and Pontypridd is 389.6 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Pontypridd via Newcastle, Birmingham New Street, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 9m.