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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd is to bus and line 132 bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Swansea City Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Pontypridd?

The distance between Carmarthen and Pontypridd is 90 miles. The road distance is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus from?

Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Pontypridd train from?

Carmarthen to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £14 - £24 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Carmarthen to Pontypridd train arrive?

Carmarthen to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Pontypridd is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Carmarthen to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1954+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Carmarthen to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 132 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 26m
£30–65
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1bus 132
4h 8m
£14–23
Drive 61.6 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Pontypriddcar 61.6 mi
1h 12m
£16–23
Train, line 404 bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3bus 404
3h 43m
£25–53

Carmarthen to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 89.3 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Catherine Street E1 via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 4h 8m.

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