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Chester to Pontypridd trains

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The average train between Chester and Pontypridd takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

3h 58m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 32m
£54–86

Chester to Pontypridd train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 36m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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