There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 18m£51–142Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 13m£148–258Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
12h£68–142Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Pontypridd374.3 mi
6h 47mDrive 374.3 mi
- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypriddcar 374.3 mi
6h 47m£91–131Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Worcestershire Parkway
- Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 58m£268–388
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd is to fly and train which takes 3h 18m and costs £50 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Pontypridd is 378 miles. The road distance is 376.5 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 13m and costs £140 - £260.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 13m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Pontypridd via Waterloo Lane, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Kingsway GA, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 12h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £220–310
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Pontypridd
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pontypridd.
There are 1924+ hotels available in Pontypridd.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Pontypridd. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























