The average bus between Bala and Pontypridd takes 12h 31m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bala to Pontypridd. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bala and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bala is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Eldon Square 1 and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bala to Pontypridd? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bala to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bala station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Newtown Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
Bala to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Bus Depot station.
Bala to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.
The distance between Bala and Pontypridd is 146.6 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a bus from Olde Bull's Head to Catherine Street E2 via Eldon Square 1, Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 8h 7m.