The average train between Leeds and Pontypridd takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Leeds to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Leeds to Pontypridd train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Leeds and Pontypridd is 272.3 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Pontypridd via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 42m.