There are 3 ways to get from Bolton to Pontypridd by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m£62–109Drive 173.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bolton to Pontypriddcar 173.2 mi
3h 43m£43–63Train 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 37m£80–139
Bolton to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 43m.
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 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 57m.
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 57m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Bolton to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Bolton to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly 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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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 £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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