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Northampton to Pontypridd trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Pontypridd takes 4h 36m 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.

4h 36m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 25m
£64–115

Northampton to Pontypridd train times

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 11:12 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 24m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales9h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 21m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 58m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 21m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton to Pontypridd? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Northampton to Pontypridd.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Northampton to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 25m.

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