Train Reading to Pontypridd from £64 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Pontypridd takes 2h 25m 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 25m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 11m

£53–104

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 11:27 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

6:13 PM → 8:27 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
6:43 PM → 8:56 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:13 PM → 9:30 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:13 PM → 10:30 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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