The average bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Pontypridd takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bristol Temple Meads 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 hourly between Bristol Temple Meads and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at The Haymarket and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Catherine Street E1 station.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Pontypridd is 55.3 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a bus from Temple Meads Stn to Catherine Street E1 via The Haymarket, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 3h 15m.