The average train between Bournemouth and Pontypridd takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. 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 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 28m. 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 Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Bournemouth to Pontypridd train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Pontypridd train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bournemouth to Pontypridd train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Pontypridd is 141.5 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Pontypridd via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 4h 33m.