The cheapest and fastest trains from Gowerton to Pontypridd
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gowerton to Pontypridd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gowerton to Pontypridd will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gowerton 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 49 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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.


Live departures
Gowerton to Pontypridd train times
The table below shows live departures for Gowerton to Pontypridd trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:09 Gowerton | 2h19 | 06:28 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gowerton to Pontypridd
Trains from Gowerton to Pontypridd run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 23:24 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Gowerton to Pontypridd trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Gowerton and Pontypridd from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gowerton to Pontypridd train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gowerton 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 Gowerton and Pontypridd
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Carmarthen) and to Platform 2 (to Swansea) via a footbridge with ramps and steps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The racks are on the westbound platform, the same side as the car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Car Park
- 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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