Pontypridd to London train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Pontypridd to London

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£41

Average price

£57

Fastest journey

2 h 28 m

Average duration

2 h 40 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

223 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pontypridd to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Pontypridd to London will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Pontypridd for London 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 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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.

Great Western Rail
09:062h43
Pontypridd
11:49London
£411One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
16:062h38
Pontypridd
18:44London
£541One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
15:433h01
Pontypridd
18:44London
£541One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
18:063h55
Pontypridd
22:01London
£691One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
19:433h48
Pontypridd
23:31London
£691One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Pontypridd to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontypridd to London 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 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £36.

Distance: 223 km

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Coach

£58

Average Price

£19

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Pontypridd to London train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:57
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western15:06 Pontypridd
2h38
17:44 London0 changesdirect
great_western16:06 Pontypridd
2h38
18:44 London0 changesdirect
great_western17:18 Pontypridd
2h52
20:10 London0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
great_western04:16 Pontypridd
2h28
06:44 London0 changesdirect
great_western04:47 Pontypridd
2h29
07:16 London0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Pontypridd to London?

The best time to book your train from Pontypridd to London is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Pontypridd to London route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Pontypridd to London 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 Pontypridd to London.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Pontypridd to London

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Trains from Pontypridd to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
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 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£36
Trains per day
3
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, Transport for Wales from Pontypridd to London trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Pontypridd and London 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
£36
Great Western Rail frequency
3 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

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 26m
Cheapest Price
£141
Transport for Wales frequency
17 a day

FAQs: Pontypridd to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Pontypridd to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pontypridd to London.
FAQs
Booking trains from Pontypridd to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Pontypridd to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Pontypridd to London is 223 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Pontypridd to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £58.
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to London is by coach, costing approximately £7.
The train journey from Pontypridd to London covers a distance of 223 km and takes approximately 2h 28m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train station in Pontypridd that goes to London is Pontypridd station (PPD), and it arrives at London Paddington (PAD).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Pontypridd to London.
The first train from Pontypridd to London leaves at 5:16.
Yes, you can take the train from Pontypridd to London.
The last train from Pontypridd to London departs at 21:48.
Trains from Pontypridd to London run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Pontypridd to London.
There is no night train service from Pontypridd to London.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Pontypridd and London

Pontypridd
London
The major train station for departures in Pontypridd is Pontypridd. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Pontypridd for your trip from Pontypridd to London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On the platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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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