The average train between Pontypridd and Colchester takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Pontypridd to Colchester. 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 Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Pontypridd to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pontypridd to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Pontypridd to Colchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontypridd and Colchester is 294 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Colchester via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 28m.