The average train between Northampton and Pontypridd takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Northampton to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Northampton to Pontypridd train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Northampton and Pontypridd is 183.3 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 26m.