Train Pontypridd to Reading from £61 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontypridd and Reading takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Pontypridd to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 21m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 38m

£50–98

Pontypridd to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Pontypridd and Reading. 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 Reading at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:13 PM → 5:18 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 5:48 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
4:13 PM → 6:17 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
4:36 PM → 6:44 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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