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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Pontypridd is to fly and train which costs £45 - £150 and takes 4h 39m.

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 39m and costs £45 - £150.

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 6h 59m.

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 which takes 6h 59m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Glasgow to Pontypridd, including transfers.

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 fly from Glasgow to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Pontypridd is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 6h 45m.

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?

Book your Glasgow to Pontypridd train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1946+ 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
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 / ...
6h 59m
£131–210
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 39m
£47–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 50m
£97–155
Drive 366.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Pontypriddcar 366.9 mi
6h 44m
£91–131
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane GLA - CWL
6h 45m
£82–170
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
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 28m
£55–159
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 4m
£78–169
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 53m
£86–189

Glasgow to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 391.6 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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 6h 59m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 5 times a week.

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