The average train between Poole and Pontypridd takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Pontypridd. 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 Poole and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Pontypridd? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Poole to Pontypridd train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Pontypridd train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Poole to Pontypridd train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Poole and Pontypridd is 136.8 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Pontypridd via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 4h 52m.