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How to get fromBlackpool to Pontypriddby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 31m
    £63–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    9h 37m
    £38–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 35m
    £72–114

  4. Drive  201 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Pontypriddcar car 201 mi
    4h 13m
    £50–72

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 57m
    £87–218

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 58m
    £75–126

Blackpool to Pontypridd by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Pontypridd via Preston, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 9h 37m.

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