Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Leicester to Pontypridd

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

CrossCountry
East Midlands Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Leicester to Pontypridd

Trains to Pontypridd from Leicester

First train

05:17

Last train

22:43

Departure stationLeicester
Arrival stationPontypridd
Journey time

From 3h 50m

Distance

118 miles (190 km)

Frequency

16 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

What are the train times from Leicester to Pontypridd?

Check out the next trains departing from Leicester to Pontypridd for Tuesday 27th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
11:5015:574h 7m, 3 changes
12:1816:163h 58m, 2 changes
12:5016:463h 56m, 3 changes
13:1817:163h 58m, 2 changes
13:5017:574h 7m, 3 changes
14:1818:163h 58m, 2 changes
14:5018:463h 56m, 3 changes
15:1819:163h 58m, 2 changes
15:5019:574h 7m, 3 changes
16:1820:163h 58m, 2 changes

What are the train times from Leicester to Pontypridd?

Get from Leicester to Pontypridd in as little as 3 hours 50 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.

The average train journey from Leicester to Pontypridd takes around 6 hours 15 minutes. There are around 16 trains that operate on this route daily.

As there are no direct trains between Leicester and Pontypridd, you'll need to make 2 changes.

Trains on this route are operated by Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry.

Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.

With our Journey Planner, you can check live train times, compare prices and check routes.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Leicester to Pontypridd?

Want to know more about your journey from Leicester to Pontypridd? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Pontypridd from Leicester?

To travel to Pontypridd from Leicester, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 6 hours and 15 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 50 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Leicester to Pontypridd?

Trains from Leicester to Pontypridd take an average of 6 hours and 15 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 50 minutes. You'll usually find 16 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Leicester and Pontypridd by train?

The quickest journey time between Leicester and Pontypridd by train is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Leicester to Pontypridd?

No, there are no direct trains running from Leicester to Pontypridd, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Leicester to Pontypridd?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

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 Leicester 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.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link