Reading to Pontypridd Trains

Reading to Pontypridd trains

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The average train between Reading and Pontypridd takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. 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: £59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 2m

£50–88

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 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:13 PM → 9:15 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:13 PM → 10:15 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:13 PM → 11:15 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
10:13 PM → 12:46 AM
Arrives next day
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 12:26 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 2:15 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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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