The average train between Exeter and Pontypridd takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Exeter to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Exeter to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and Pontypridd is 98.5 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Pontypridd via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 2h 41m.