The average train between Port Talbot and Pontypridd takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Port Talbot 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 every 30 minutes between Port Talbot and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Port Talbot to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Port Talbot to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Port Talbot and Pontypridd is 30.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 11m.
