There are 4 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 33m£70–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 18m£32–78Drive 131.1 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Pontypriddcar 131.1 mi
2h 55m£32–47Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 46m£75–147
Ilfracombe to Pontypridd by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Pontypridd via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Pontypridd is 179 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Ilfracombe to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Pontypridd is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Pontypridd via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Catherine Street E1 via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ilfracombe to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Pontypridd is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ilfracombe to Pontypridd.
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