The average bus between Bristol and Pontyclun takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Pontyclun. 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 every 3 hours between Bristol and Pontyclun. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Pontyclun at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Pontyclun station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Bristol to Pontyclun bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Pontyclun bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cwrt Bethel station.
Book your Bristol to Pontyclun bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach South Wales.
The distance between Bristol and Pontyclun is 55.5 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cwrt Bethel via Sophia Gardens and Talbot Street in around 2h 27m.