What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Pontypridd is to bus and line 132 bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Pontypridd?

The distance between Birmingham and Pontypridd is 121 miles. The road distance is 110.7 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £60 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Birmingham to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Pontypridd bus from?

Birmingham to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Pontypridd train from?

Birmingham to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Birmingham to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Birmingham to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Pontypridd train arrive?

Birmingham to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Pontypridd is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Birmingham to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Pontypridd?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1910+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Birmingham to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 132 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 33m
£64–91
Bus, line 132 bus
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1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1bus 132
5h 6m
£21–47
Drive 110 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Pontypriddcar 110 mi
2h 10m
£27–39
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m
£46–95

Birmingham to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Catherine Street E1 via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 5h 6m.

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