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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Pontypridd
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Pontypridd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Pontypridd will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gloucester for Pontypridd every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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 Gloucester to Pontypridd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Pontypridd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 81 km
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2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Pontypridd train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Pontypridd trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:49 Gloucester | 1h57 | 06:46 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:53 Gloucester | 1h53 | 08:46 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Pontypridd
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gloucester to Pontypridd run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western from Gloucester to Pontypridd trainsTransport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Pontypridd from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Pontypridd train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Pontypridd by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pontypridd, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Pontypridd
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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Information Desk- 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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