The average bus between Bristol and Pontypridd takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 every 3 hours between Bristol and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff North Road and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Bristol to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ynysangharad Park Gates station.
Book your Bristol to Pontypridd bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach South Wales and FlixBus.
The distance between Bristol and Pontypridd is 54.1 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Cardiff North Road and Greyfriars Road GF in around 2h 25m.