The average train between Llanelli and Pontypridd takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Llanelli 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 Llanelli and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 54m • 1 change

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1h 59m • 1 change

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2h 19m • 1 change

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1h 55m • 1 change

2h 8m • 1 change

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1h 59m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Llanelli to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Llanelli to Pontypridd train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Llanelli and Pontypridd is 57.3 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 21m.