The average train between Swindon and Pontypridd takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Swindon to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Swindon to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swindon and Pontypridd is 108 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 6m.