The average train between Swansea and Pontypridd takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Swansea 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 Swansea and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Swansea to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Swansea to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Pontypridd is 41.6 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 48m.