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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Pontypridd (PPD)

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19

train journeys
per day

301

miles (484 kms)

6hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

8

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Pontypridd (PPD)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontypridd , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd is approximately 301 miles (484 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 16 mins.

Northern Rail, GWR, First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontypridd.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:40
    7 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    13:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:52
    6 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:04
    7 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    14:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:52
    6 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    15:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:07
    7 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:56
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:30
    7 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    17:16
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:52
    6 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    17:39
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:08
    7 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:30
    7 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    19:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:52
    6 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    19:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:07
    8 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    21:16
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:30
    8 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    21:32
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:52
    7 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    21:56
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:07
    8 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    23:16
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:30
    8 hrs 3 changes
    23:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:52
    7 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    00:19
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:52
    11 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    05:57
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    20:12
    12 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    08:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:14
    13 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontypridd
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Pontypridd Station

Station name Pontypridd (PPD)
Address Pontypridd station, Broadway, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1DT
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:15
Saturday 08:30 - 16:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontypridd

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontypridd by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontypridd vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontypridd can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Edinburgh Waverley & Pontypridd. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, GWR, First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontypridd.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontypridd, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.