The average train between Cardiff and Pontarddulais takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Pontarddulais. 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 5 times a day between Cardiff and Pontarddulais. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Pontarddulais at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 46m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Pontarddulais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pontarddulais. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Pontarddulais station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Cardiff to Pontarddulais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Pontarddulais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontarddulais station.
Book your Cardiff to Pontarddulais train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Pontarddulais is 64.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pontarddulais via Swansea in around 2h 27m.