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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Pontypridd
- Departure station
- Pontypridd station guide
- Address
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- Station St, Pontypridd CF37 1DT
Operators serving Pontypridd
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Facilities at Pontypridd
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- Multi-story car park
Explore the area around Pontypridd
- Ynysangharad Park
About your departure station
Established in 1840 by the Taff Vale Railway, Pontypridd became a major South Wales junction.
Its impressive 1930s buildings replaced original structures.
Handling 1.5 million annual passengers, it's a key valley transport hub.
Pontypridd's history embodies Welsh industrial development, where railways enabled coal exports and shaped urban growth.
Recent upgrades demonstrate how historic stations can be modernized while preserving character, with improved accessibility and facilities meeting 21st century needs while respecting architectural heritage in this important town center location.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Pontypridd to Forest Gate?
Open the ticket search and enter Pontypridd as your departure station and Forest Gate as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Pontypridd and Forest Gate?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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