The average train between Penarth and Pontypridd takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Penarth 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 Penarth and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Penarth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Penarth station.
Penarth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
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The distance between Penarth and Pontypridd is 21.6 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Penarth to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 49 min.