Reading to Pontypridd Trains

Reading to Pontypridd trains

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The average train between Reading and Pontypridd takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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 30m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 12m

£54–102

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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

8:13 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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