Edinburgh to Pontypridd Trains

Edinburgh to Pontypridd trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Pontypridd takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

7h 56m
Duration: 391 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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£104–211

Edinburgh to Pontypridd train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:52 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
4:52 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
7h 25m • 2 changes
6:52 PM → 8:27 AM
Arrives next day
13h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:27 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:27 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:51 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 9:15 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
13h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:01 AM → 9:27 AM
8h 26m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:27 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:27 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:27 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Pontypridd? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Edinburgh to Pontypridd trains

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Train via Crewe

Edinburgh to Pontypridd train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:52 PM → 9:30 PM

4:52 PM → 12:17 AMArrives next day

6:52 PM → 8:27 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:27 AM

6:52 AM → 1:27 PM

8:53 AM → 3:27 PM

10:52 AM → 5:27 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:27 AM

6:52 AM → 1:27 PM

8:52 AM → 3:27 PM

10:52 AM → 5:27 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:51 AM → 5:30 PM

12:51 PM → 7:30 PM

2:51 PM → 9:15 PM

4:51 PM → 5:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:01 AM → 9:27 AM

6:52 AM → 1:27 PM

8:53 AM → 3:27 PM

10:52 AM → 5:27 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:27 AM

6:52 AM → 1:27 PM

8:53 AM → 3:27 PM

10:52 AM → 5:27 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:27 AM

6:52 AM → 1:27 PM

8:53 AM → 3:27 PM

10:52 AM → 5:27 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pontypridd, Wales?

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe

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Train trips to Pontypridd

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4:52 PM → 12:17 AM
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6:52 PM → 8:27 AM
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4:51 PM → 5:59 AM
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