There are 3 ways to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd by train 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 55m£86–162Drive 178.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Pontypriddcar 178.4 mi
3h 19m£45–64Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 19m£87–160
Cornwall to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 19m.
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 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 55m.
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 55m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Cornwall to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par 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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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 55m.
- 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
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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