There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 36m£103–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 9m£30–48Drive 212.5 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Pontypriddcar 212.5 mi
4h 12m£53–77Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
8h 26m£67–186Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 40m£72–123Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
9h 10m£39–68Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 16m£80–197
Leeds to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Pontypridd via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Leeds and Pontypridd is 245 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Leeds to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Leeds to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Pontypridd via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–320
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–350
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Leeds to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Pontypridd is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Leeds to Pontypridd.
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