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Outbound fromPontypridd to Cwmbran by train
It takes an average of 1h 16m to travel from Pontypridd to Cwmbran by train, over a distance of around 14 miles (23 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Pontypridd to Cwmbran and tickets for this journey start from £14.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:24 | |
| Departure station | Pontypridd | |
| Arrival station | Cwmbran | |
| Journey time | From 1h 3m | |
| Distance | 14 miles (23 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £14.80 | |
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How to travel from Pontypridd to Cwmbran by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Pontypridd to Cwmbran? Look no further.
You'll usually find 32 trains per day running between Pontypridd and Cwmbran, which usually take 1 hour 16 minutes to complete the 14 miles (23 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 3 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Cwmbran by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Transport for Wales trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Cwmbran.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Pontypridd to Cwmbran start from £14.80 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Cwmbran? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Pontypridd to Cwmbran
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