The average train between Cardiff Castle and Pontypridd takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Cardiff Castle 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 every 20 minutes between Cardiff Castle and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Castle is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 6:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Castle station and arriving at Pontypridd station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cathays station.
Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
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The distance between Cardiff Castle and Pontypridd is 17.2 km. The road distance is 19 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cathays to Pontypridd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 25 min.
