The train between Cardiff and Pontygwaith takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Pontygwaith. 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 Pontygwaith. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Pontygwaith at 11:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 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 Pontygwaith station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Cardiff to Pontygwaith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.
Cardiff to Pontygwaith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llwynypia station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Pontygwaith is 24.7 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Llwynypia hourly. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 45 min.