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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Sardis House D3 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Market Square 22 and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Pontypridd?

The distance between Bournemouth and Pontypridd is 198 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 45m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bournemouth to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Pontypridd bus from?

Bournemouth to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Pontypridd train from?

Bournemouth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Pontypridd is to train via Reading which takes 3h 45m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Pontypridd train arrive?

Bournemouth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Pontypridd is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Bournemouth to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1943+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Bournemouth to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 45m
£83–141
Drive 119.6 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Pontypriddcar 119.6 mi
2h 48m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
6h 45m
£38–66
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 34m
£60–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
5h 10m
£45–83

Bournemouth to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 196.4 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Sardis House D3 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 22, and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 in around 6h 45m.

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