The cheapest and fastest trains from Pontyclun to Reading
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pontyclun to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pontyclun to Reading will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
Of the 1 trains that leave Pontyclun for Reading 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 168 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 45 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 coach and train for Pontyclun to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontyclun to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 168 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£138 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Pontyclun to Reading train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:54 Pontyclun | 3h45 | 08:39 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pontyclun to Reading
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 05:19 |
Last train 21:13 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales from Pontyclun to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Pontyclun and Reading from £33. 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 Pontyclun and Reading
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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