The average train between Pontypridd and Pencoed takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is an hourly train service from Pontypridd to Pencoed. 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 Pencoed. 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 Pencoed at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Pencoed station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Pontypridd to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
Pontypridd to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pencoed station.
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The distance between Pontypridd and Pencoed is 14.1 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Pencoed via Cardiff Central in around 1h 17m.