The average train between Pontarddulais and Cardiff takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarddulais to Cardiff. 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 5 times a day between Pontarddulais and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarddulais is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontarddulais to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pontarddulais station and arriving at Cardiff station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Pontarddulais to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontarddulais station.
Pontarddulais to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Pontarddulais to Cardiff train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Pontarddulais and Cardiff is 64.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Pontarddulais to Cardiff Central via Swansea in around 1h 46m.