The average train between Cardiff and Pontnewydd takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Pontnewydd. 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 and Pontnewydd. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Pontnewydd at 11:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Pontnewydd station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Cardiff to Pontnewydd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Pontnewydd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cwmbran station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Pontnewydd is 23 km. The road distance is 30 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbran hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 24 min.