There are 3 ways to get from Hereford to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 40m£23–37Drive 53.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hereford to Pontypriddcar 53.6 mi
1h 4m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Broad Street to Brecon Interchangebus X44
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 1 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
3h 34m
Hereford to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Hereford to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Hereford to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Broad Street and arriving at Catherine Street E2 via Brecon Interchange 1 and Merthyr Bus Station 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Hereford and Pontypridd is 68 miles. The road distance is 53.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hereford to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Hereford to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Hereford to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Sargeants Bros., depart from Broad Street station.
Hereford to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
The best way to get from Hereford to Pontypridd is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Hereford, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Hereford to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Street to Catherine Street E2 via Brecon Interchange 1 and Merthyr Bus Station 8 in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Broad Street to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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Hereford to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Sargeants Bros., arrive at Brecon Interchange station.
Hereford to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Pontypridd is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Hereford to Pontypridd.
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