There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 56m£95–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
8h 31m£29–67Drive 178.4 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Pontypriddcar 178.4 mi
3h 19m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 21m£93–172
Cornwall to Pontypridd by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Pontypridd via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Cornwall and Pontypridd is 218 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 56m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Cornwall to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.
Cornwall to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 56m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Pontypridd via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cornwall to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cornwall to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Pontypridd is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cornwall to Pontypridd.
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