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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Pontypriddby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
    1h 53m
    £10–17

  2. Drive 17.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Pontypriddcar car 17.8 mi
    37 min
    £5–7

  3. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
    2h 2m
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport to Pontypriddtaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    37 min
    £35–50

  5. Line 304 bus, line 132 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1bus bus 132
    2h 41m
    £9–13

Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd by bus and train

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd via Rhoose and Cardiff Central in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Catherine Street E1 via Customhouse Street JW and Greyfriars Road GF in around 2h 41m.

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