The average train between Barnstaple and Pontypridd takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Barnstaple to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Barnstaple to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barnstaple and Pontypridd is 76.4 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Pontypridd via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 7m.