The average bus between Rochdale and Pontypridd takes 9h 16m and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale 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 Rochdale and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 53m • 3 changes


9h 25m • 3 changes


8h 31m • 3 changes


7h 41m • 3 changes


7h 53m • 3 changes


9h 25m • 3 changes


8h 31m • 3 changes


7h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochdale 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 Rochdale to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station and arriving at Cardiff North Road station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Rochdale to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Rochdale and Pontypridd is 238 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 9h 7m.