The average train between Pontypridd and Rugby takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontypridd to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Pontypridd to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pontypridd to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Pontypridd to Rugby train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontypridd and Rugby is 166 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 14m.