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Trains from Essex Road (EXR) to Pontypridd (PPD)

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40

train journeys
per day

139

miles (224 kms)

3hrs 27 mins

fastest journey

00:32 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Essex Road (EXR) to Pontypridd (PPD)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Essex Road and Pontypridd , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Essex Road to Pontypridd is approximately 139 miles (224 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs.

Elizabeth Line, Transport for Wales, Great Northern, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Essex Road and Pontypridd.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Essex Road to Pontypridd. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 27 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Essex Road to Pontypridd

Journeys from Essex Road to Pontypridd Today

  • Mon 24th Jun
    00:32
    8 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    08:46
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    05:49
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    09:26
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:12
    3 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    09:56
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:41
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    10:26
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:49
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    10:26
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:11
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    10:56
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:19
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    10:56
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:41
    3 hrs 35 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    11:16
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:49
    3 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    11:16
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:11
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    11:56
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:19
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    11:56
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:41
    3 hrs 35 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    12:16
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:49
    3 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    12:16
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:19
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    12:56
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:49
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    13:26
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:14
    3 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    13:56
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:44
    3 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    14:16
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:14
    3 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    14:46
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:44
    3 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    15:26
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd
  • Mon 24th Jun
    12:14
    3 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    15:56
    Essex Road
    Pontypridd
    Essex Road to Pontypridd

About Essex Road Station

Station name Essex Road (EXR)
Address Essex Road station, 181 Essex Road, Islington, Greater London, N1 2SU
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 22:00
Saturday 06:30 - 22:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Essex Road and Pontypridd

The travel time between Essex Road and Pontypridd by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Essex Road and Pontypridd vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

First class tickets on trains between Essex Road and Pontypridd typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Essex Road 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 Essex Road & Pontypridd. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Transport for Wales, Great Northern, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Essex Road and Pontypridd.

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