There are 4 ways to get from Newquay to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 37m£93–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
8h 4m£31–55Drive 191.4 mi
- Drive from Newquay to Pontypriddcar 191.4 mi
3h 33m£48–69Train
- Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
7h 13m£92–171
Newquay to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Newquay to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Pontypridd via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Newquay and Pontypridd is 234 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newquay to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 37m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Newquay to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Newquay to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Newquay to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Newquay to Pontypridd is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 37m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Newquay, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Newquay to Pontypridd via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Catherine Street E1 via Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Austell to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Newquay to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Newquay to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Pontypridd is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Newquay to Pontypridd.
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