The average train between Gloucester and Pontypridd takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Gloucester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Gloucester to Pontypridd train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Pontypridd is 81.2 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 36m.