Train London to Pontypridd from £81 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between London and Pontypridd takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from London 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.

2h 51m
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 36m

£68–127

London to Pontypridd train times

Trains run hourly between London and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:48 PM → 9:30 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:48 PM → 10:30 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:48 PM → 11:30 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
10:49 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:48 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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