The average train between Worcester and Pontypridd takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Gloucester and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Worcester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Worcester to Pontypridd train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Worcester and Pontypridd is 101 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Pontypridd via Gloucester and Cardiff Central in around 2h 28m.