The average train between Bournemouth and Pontypridd takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Bournemouth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bournemouth to Pontypridd train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bournemouth and Pontypridd is 141.5 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 59m.