The cheapest and fastest trains from Porth to Pontypridd
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
4 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porth to Pontypridd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porth to Pontypridd will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 1 trains that leave Porth for Pontypridd 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 4 km distance in an average of 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 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 train and coach for Porth to Pontypridd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porth to Pontypridd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 4 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Porth to Pontypridd train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:54 Porth | 0h08 | 05:02 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:04 Porth | 0h08 | 08:12 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Porth to Pontypridd
Distance 4 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Porth to Pontypridd trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Porth and Pontypridd from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Porth to Pontypridd train

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Important Stations and Airports in Porth and Pontypridd
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:20 - 12:50 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 Platform 1 (to Treherbert). Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from station car park. Access between both platforms is via a footbridge with ramps.
- 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
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is approximately 150m away. Services to Caerphilly, Gilfach Goch, and Maerdy
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside Ken's Barber Shop (towards Treherbert) and outside Wedding & Balloon World (towards Pontypridd)
- 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.
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- 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 outside the main entrance adjacent to the taxi rank
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