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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Pontypridd is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow 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 7h 4m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Pontypridd?

The distance between Glasgow and Pontypridd is 394 miles. The road distance is 369 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 4m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Glasgow to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Pontypridd bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Pontypridd train from?

Glasgow to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Pontypridd is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 4m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Glasgow to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Glasgow to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Pontypridd is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Glasgow to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1966+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 4m
£131–209
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 40m
£48–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus
12h 4m
£56–83
Drive 366.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Pontypriddcar 366.9 mi
6h 44m
£92–133
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Weston-super-Maretrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
12h 10m
£245–371
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 45m
£66–188
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 3m
£77–169
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 1m
£138–457

Glasgow to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 391.6 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff - North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 12h 4m.

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