The cheapest and fastest trains from Penarth to Pontyclun
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penarth to Pontyclun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penarth to Pontyclun will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 trains that leave Penarth for Pontyclun every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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
Penarth to Pontyclun train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:52 Penarth | 0h32 | 07:24 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:52 Penarth | 0h32 | 08:24 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:52 Penarth | 0h32 | 11:24 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penarth to Pontyclun
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Penarth to Pontyclun trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Penarth and Pontyclun from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Penarth and Pontyclun
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access is available to the platform via a ramp with a shallow gradient.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stop on Windsor Road
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 08:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform from the car park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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 in the station car park outside the station entrance
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from the station car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Swansea) from Station Terrace. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps or a long detour via Station Terrace and Station Approach.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are in Cowbridge Road and Llantrisant Road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside The Windsor pub adjacent to the station car park
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