The average train between Barry and Pontypridd takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is an hourly train service from Barry 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 Barry and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Barry to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry station.
Barry to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Barry to Pontypridd train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barry and Pontypridd is 22.9 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 4m.