What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Pontygwaith?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Pontygwaith is to bus and line 124 bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Pontygwaith?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Pontygwaith is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Pontygwaith?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Pontygwaith. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brewery Terrace via Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Pontygwaith?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Pontygwaith. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Llwynypia via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Bristol to Pontygwaith?

The distance between Bristol and Pontygwaith is 59 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Pontygwaith without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Pontygwaith without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Pontygwaith?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bristol to Pontygwaith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Pontygwaith bus from?

Bristol to Pontygwaith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Pontygwaith train from?

Bristol to Pontygwaith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Pontygwaith?

The best way to get from Bristol to Pontygwaith is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 124 bus via Talbot Street, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Bristol to Pontygwaith bus arrive?

Bristol to Pontygwaith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bristol to Pontygwaith train arrive?

Bristol to Pontygwaith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Pontygwaith?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Pontygwaith is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Bristol to Pontygwaith.

Where can I stay near Pontygwaith?

There are 662+ hotels available in Pontygwaith.

Bristol to Pontygwaith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 124 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llwynypiatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 11m
£37–61
Bus, line 124 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bridge KQ to Brewery Terracebus 124
3h 55m
£12–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Brewery Terracebus 124
3h 10m
£20–39
Drive 54.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Pontygwaithcar 54.8 mi
1h 11m
£14–20
Bus, line 124 bus via Talbot Street
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Brewery Terracebus 124
3h 29m
£14–21

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Distance: 59.1 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brewery Terrace via Sophia Gardens and Talbot Street in around 3h 29m.

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