The average train between Liverpool and Pontypridd takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Liverpool to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Liverpool to Pontypridd train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Liverpool and Pontypridd is 202.6 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 4h 35m.