The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdare to Pontypridd
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdare to Pontypridd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdare to Pontypridd will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aberdare for Pontypridd every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Aberdare to Pontypridd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdare to Pontypridd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 15 km
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Aberdare to Pontypridd train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:52 Aberdare | 0h26 | 05:18 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdare to Pontypridd
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 06:13 |
Last train 23:16 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Aberdare to Pontypridd trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Aberdare and Pontypridd from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aberdare to Pontypridd train

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Important Stations and Airports in Aberdare and Pontypridd
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 14:15 Saturday 08:30 - 16:45 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access from Broadway to Platform 1 and 2 (to Cardiff) via a lift. Step free access to Platform 3 (to Treherbert, Merthyr and Aberdare) via a moderately steep ramp from High Street. Access between Platforms 1, 2 and 3 is via a footbridge with lifts.
- Accessible public telephones: On platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the main entrance adjacent to the taxi rank
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