The average train between Abercarn and Pontypridd takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Abercarn 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 Abercarn and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Abercarn is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Abercarn to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Abercarn station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Abercarn to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newbridge station.
Abercarn to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Abercarn to Pontypridd train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Abercarn and Pontypridd is 15.3 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Newbridge to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 16m.