The average train between Aberystwyth and Pontypridd takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Aberystwyth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Pontypridd train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Pontypridd is 103.7 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 55m.