The average train between Walsall and Pontypridd takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Walsall 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 Walsall and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Walsall station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Walsall to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Walsall to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Walsall to Pontypridd train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Walsall and Pontypridd is 143.4 km. The road distance is 211 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 55m.