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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Pontypridd
Showing times and prices for 20 Dec
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
223 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Pontypridd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Pontypridd will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Pontypridd every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 223 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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.
08:483h27
London12:15Pontypridd
£441One-way
0 changes
05:182h58
London08:16Pontypridd
£591One-way
0 changes
05:482h28
London08:16Pontypridd
£601One-way
0 changes
11:132h45
London13:58Pontypridd
£631One-way
0 changes
16:482h40
London19:28Pontypridd
£671One-way
0 changes
05:482h28
London08:16Pontypridd
£601One-way
0 changes
07:482h40
London10:28Pontypridd
£691One-way
0 changes
16:482h40
London19:28Pontypridd
£671One-way
0 changes
11:132h45
London13:58Pontypridd
£631One-way
0 changes
05:182h58
London08:16Pontypridd
£591One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Pontypridd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Pontypridd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 223 km
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Live departures
London to Pontypridd train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Pontypridd trains for today, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 13:01
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:48 London | 2h43 | 22:31 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 20 December | |||||
| 05:18 London | 2h58 | 08:16 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:48 London | 2h28 | 08:16 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:48 London | 2h40 | 10:28 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:48 London | 3h27 | 12:15 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Pontypridd?
The best time to book your train from London to Pontypridd is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Pontypridd route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Pontypridd per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Pontypridd.
Trains
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Overview: Train from London to Pontypridd
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Pontypridd run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 2h 28m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 21:48 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from London to Pontypridd trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between London and Pontypridd from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 28m
Cheapest Price
£37
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
£142
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: London to Pontypridd train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
A visit to Pontypridd can be comfortably enjoyed over 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore local attractions such as Ynysangharad War Memorial Park and the historic Old Bridge.
A day trip from London to Pontypridd is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 28m. Trains run 4 times per day over a distance of 223 km.
To get from London to Pontypridd, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from London to Pontypridd is 223 km.
The train journey from London to Pontypridd offers a mix of urban and countryside views, including stretches along the scenic Severn Estuary and the picturesque landscapes of the Welsh Valleys, making it an enjoyable and visually appealing trip.
The train journey from London to Pontypridd covers a distance of 223 km and takes approximately 2h 28m. Trains run 4 per day.
Booking trains from London to Pontypridd in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from London to Pontypridd leaves at 5:16.
The last train from London to Pontypridd departs at 21:48.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Pontypridd can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £55.
Trains from London to Pontypridd run approximately 4 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from London to Pontypridd is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London to Pontypridd.
There is no night train service from London to Pontypridd.
The train station in London that goes to Pontypridd is London Paddington (PAD), and it arrives at Pontypridd station (PPD).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Pontypridd.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Pontypridd.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Pontypridd
London
Pontypridd
The major train station for departures in London is London Paddington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Paddington for your trip from London to Pontypridd.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near Platform 1.
Public transport options for London Paddington
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Waterloo
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Address
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WDTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
Distance to city center
23 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
The major train station for arrivals in Pontypridd is Pontypridd. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Pontypridd for your journey to Pontypridd from London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Pontypridd
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the main entrance adjacent to the taxi rank
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