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Cardiff Central to Pontyclun Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff Central to Pontyclun, starting from $7.44 and averaging $7.74. The entire journey takes no more than 11m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:35 Cardiff Central	05:53 Pontyclun	18m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:13 Cardiff Central	06:24 Pontyclun	11m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:43 Cardiff Central	06:55 Pontyclun	12m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:13 Cardiff Central	07:24 Pontyclun	11m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:47 Cardiff Central	07:59 Pontyclun	12m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:13 Cardiff Central	08:24 Paris	11m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff Central to Pontyclun Train Route Details

First train

05:35

Last train

23:55

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Pontyclun

Journey time

11m

Distance

10 miles

Price

$7.44*

Train operators

Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Pontyclun

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Central to Pontyclun can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Central to Pontyclun for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff Central to Pontyclun, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cardiff Central to Pontyclun Train Ticket Types

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