The average train between Brighton and Pontypridd takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton 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 Brighton and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Brighton to Pontypridd train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Pontypridd train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Brighton to Pontypridd train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Pontypridd is 239.1 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Pontypridd via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 31m.