CrossCountry
Great Western Railway
Trains to Pontypridd from Birmingham
| First train | 03:38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:35 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham | |
| Arrival station | Pontypridd | |
| Journey time | From 2h 31m | |
| Distance | 87 miles (140 km) | |
| Frequency | 38 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Trains to Pontypridd from Birmingham
Want to travel from Birmingham to Pontypridd by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 4 hours 18 minutes to travel from Birmingham to Pontypridd by train. You'll find on average 38 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Pontypridd by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry trains operate on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Pontypridd?
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2. Use a Railcard
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Birmingham to Pontypridd is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.