The average bus between Port Talbot and Pontypridd takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 7:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Bridgend and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Sardis House D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Port Talbot to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Station Hill.
Port Talbot to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Sardis House D3 station.
The distance between Port Talbot and Pontypridd is 30.4 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3 hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 19m.