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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontypridd and Chester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontypridd to Chester. 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 8m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 29m
£54–87

Pontypridd to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pontypridd and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontypridd to Chester? 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.

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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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