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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Pontypridd
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Pontypridd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Pontypridd will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 4 trains that leave Reading for Pontypridd every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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
Reading to Pontypridd train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Pontypridd trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:13 Reading | 2h03 | 08:16 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:43 Reading | 2h33 | 09:16 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:13 Reading | 2h15 | 10:28 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Pontypridd
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Trains from Reading to Pontypridd run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 20:44. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 20:44 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Reading to Pontypridd trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Pontypridd from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Pontypridd train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Pontypridd
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- 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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