There are 3 ways to get from Newtown to Pontypridd by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
3h 24mDrive 79.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newtown to Pontypriddcar 79.3 mi
1h 46m£20–28Train
- Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 42m£59–106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newtown to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Newtown to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtown station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 7 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtown to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Newtown (Powys) and arriving at Pontypridd via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Newtown and Pontypridd is 87 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newtown to Pontypridd without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Newtown to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Newtown to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Newtown to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newtown (Powys) station.
The best way to get from Newtown to Pontypridd is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Newtown, Powys, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?
Celtic Travel operates a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7 hourly, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Pontypridd via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Newtown to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 7.
Newtown to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtown to Pontypridd is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Newtown to Pontypridd.
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