The average train between Cardiff Bay and Pontypridd takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff Bay 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 Cardiff Bay and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Bay is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 11:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Bay station and arriving at Pontypridd station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
Cardiff Bay to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Bay station.
Cardiff Bay to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
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The distance between Cardiff Bay and Pontypridd is 19.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Bay to Pontypridd hourly. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 32 min.