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Reading to Pontypridd trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Pontypridd takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

2h 24m
Duration
121 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 58m
£50–89

Reading to Pontypridd train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 14m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 14m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 15m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 15m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 15m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 5m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 14m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 17m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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  • Distance: 121.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Reading to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 58m.

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