The average train between Chesterfield and Pontypridd takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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 hourly between Chesterfield and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Chesterfield to Pontypridd train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Chesterfield to Pontypridd train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Chesterfield to Pontypridd train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chesterfield and Pontypridd is 225 km. The road distance is 298 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m.