There are 4 ways to get from Newquay to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m£89–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 15m£29–59Drive 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 15m£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 £28 - £60 and takes 8h 15m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Newquay Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
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 Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Newquay and Pontypridd is 233 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 24m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Newquay to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Newquay to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newquay 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 24m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Newquay, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Newquay to Pontypridd via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 8h 15m.
- 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
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- 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 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- 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
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Newquay to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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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