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How to get fromBristol to Pontygwaithby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Pontygwaith by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llwynypiatrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert
    2h 13m
    £37–61
  2. Bus, line 124 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bridge KQ to Brewery Terracebus bus 124
    4h 13m
    £12–21
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Brewery Terracebus bus 124
    3h 30m
    £20–39
  4. Drive  54.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Pontygwaithcar car 54.8 mi
    1h 11m
    £14–20
  5. Bus, line 124 bus via Talbot Street

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Brewery Terracebus bus 124
    3h 52m
    £14–22

Bristol to Pontygwaith by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bristol, England and Pontygwaith, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Pontygwaith via Cardiff Central and Llwynypia in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brewery Terrace via Sophia Gardens and Talbot Street in around 3h 52m.

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