The average train between Colchester and Pontypridd takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Colchester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Colchester to Pontypridd train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Pontypridd is 294 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Pontypridd via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 6m.