The average train between Rugby and Pontypridd takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 hourly between Rugby and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Rugby to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Rugby to Pontypridd train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Pontypridd is 166 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 2m.