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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Pontypridd
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Trains from Nottingham to Pontypridd run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £146 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 11:50. The fastest train covers the 212 km distance in 3h 49m.
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
Distance 212 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £146 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 11:50 |
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
Train companies: east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Pontypridd trainseast_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Pontypridd from £146. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 49m
Cheapest Price
£195
east_midlands_trains frequency
6 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 53m
Cheapest Price
£146
Cross Country frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Nottingham to Pontypridd train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Pontypridd can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £146, while the average price tends to be around £186.
The train journey from Nottingham to Pontypridd covers a distance of 212 km and takes approximately 3h 49m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Nottingham to Pontypridd is 212 km.
The first train from Nottingham to Pontypridd leaves at 5:16.
The last train from Nottingham to Pontypridd departs at 11:50.
Trains from Nottingham to Pontypridd run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Nottingham to Pontypridd.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to Pontypridd.
To travel from Nottingham to Pontypridd, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Pontypridd.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Pontypridd is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Pontypridd station (PPD).
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Pontypridd is by train, costing approximately £146.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Pontypridd in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Nottingham to Pontypridd offers a variety of scenic landscapes, including stretches of countryside, rolling hills, and views of the River Severn, especially as you approach South Wales.
A day trip from Nottingham to Pontypridd is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 49m, and the frequency is 2 times per day for trains.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Pontypridd.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Pontypridd
Nottingham
Pontypridd
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Pontypridd.
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Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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 Nottingham.
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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