Arriving in Pontypridd
Every day, up to 42 trains depart from Cardiff Queen Street and arrive in Pontypridd, with the shortest journey taking 54m minutes.
Book the cheap train tickets from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd
Let's save unnecessary costs when travelling from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer group save options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes travelling from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd. You can choose the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're travelling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.
*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.