The average train between Liverpool and Pontyclun takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Pontyclun. 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 Liverpool and Pontyclun. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Pontyclun at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Pontyclun station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Liverpool to Pontyclun train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Pontyclun train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Liverpool to Pontyclun train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Liverpool and Pontyclun is 211.5 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Pontyclun via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 4h 35m.