There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 59m£74–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h 53m£40–98Drive 173.2 mi
- Drive from Bolton to Pontypriddcar 173.2 mi
3h 43m£43–61Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 38m£93–167
Bolton to Pontypridd by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Three Elms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Pontypridd via Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Bolton and Pontypridd is 193 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Bolton to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Bolton to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bolton to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bolton to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Bolton to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Pontypridd is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Bolton to Pontypridd.
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