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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Pontypridd?

The distance between Edinburgh and Pontypridd is 394 miles. The road distance is 366.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 3m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontypridd bus from?

Edinburgh to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontypridd train from?

Edinburgh to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 3m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontypridd train arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Pontypridd is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Edinburgh to Pontypridd.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1915+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Edinburgh to Pontypridd - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 3m
£139–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
13h 35m
£50–84
Drive 364.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Pontypriddcar 364.6 mi
6h 59m
£89–128
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
4h 55m
£66–166
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 39m
£248–347
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 35m
£62–184
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£100–200
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 6m
£89–224

Edinburgh to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 391.3 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 13h 35m.

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