The average train between Pontypridd and Penarth takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Pontypridd to Penarth. 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 every 30 minutes between Pontypridd and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Penarth at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
48 min • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Penarth station via Cardiff Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Pontypridd to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
Pontypridd to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Penarth station.
Book your Pontypridd to Penarth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Pontypridd and Penarth is 21.6 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Penarth via Cardiff Queen Street in around 55 min.
