The average train between Bath and Pontypridd takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 Bath and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Bath to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Bath to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bath and Pontypridd is 72.4 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 47m.