The average train between Pontypridd and Abercarn takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontypridd to Abercarn. 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 Pontypridd and Abercarn. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Abercarn at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Abercarn. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Abercarn station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Pontypridd to Abercarn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
Pontypridd to Abercarn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newbridge station.
Book your Pontypridd to Abercarn train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Pontypridd and Abercarn is 15.3 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Newbridge via Cardiff Central in around 1h 52m.