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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Leicester to Pontypridd?

The distance between Leicester and Pontypridd is 160 miles. The road distance is 142.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Leicester to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Pontypridd bus from?

Leicester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Pontypridd train from?

Leicester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Leicester to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Leicester to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Leicester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Leicester to Pontypridd train arrive?

Leicester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Pontypridd is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Leicester to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1954+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Leicester to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 19m
£66–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
5h 9m
£26–43
Drive 141.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Pontypriddcar 141.6 mi
2h 54m
£36–51
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 23m
£55–108

Leicester to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 159.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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