The average train between Scotland and Pontypridd takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 every 4 hours between Scotland and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Scotland to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Scotland to Pontypridd train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Scotland and Pontypridd is 578.6 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 5m.