The average train between Croydon and Pontypridd takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon 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 Croydon and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Croydon to Pontypridd train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Pontypridd train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Croydon to Pontypridd train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Pontypridd is 225.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.