The average train between Neath and Pontypridd takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Neath 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 every 30 minutes between Neath and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Neath to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Neath to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Neath and Pontypridd is 32.6 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 19m.