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

The cheapest way to get from Pontardawe to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontardawe to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Pontardawe and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontardawe to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Pontardawe Jubilee and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Neath Bus Station 7, Swansea University and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Pontardawe and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Pontardawe to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Pontardawe to Pontypridd?

The distance between Pontardawe and Pontypridd is 58 miles. The road distance is 35.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontardawe to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Pontardawe to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontardawe to Pontypridd bus from?

Pontardawe to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea University station.

Where do I catch the Pontardawe to Pontypridd train from?

Pontardawe to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.

Train or bus from Pontardawe to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Pontardawe to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £16 - £23 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Pontardawe to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Pontardawe to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Pontardawe to Pontypridd train arrive?

Pontardawe to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Pontardawe to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontardawe to Pontypridd is 36 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Pontardawe to Pontypridd.

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1947+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Pontardawe to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 404 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontardawe to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 18m
£20–39
Drive 35.7 mi
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1. Drive from Pontardawe to Pontypriddcar 35.7 mi
52 min
£9–13
Bus, train, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Pontardawe Jubilee to Neath Bus Station Stand 8bus 256
2. Take the train from Neath to Bridgendtrain
3. Take the bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3bus 404
3h 7m
£15–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontardawe to Pontypriddtaxi 35.7 mi
52 min
£150–190
Bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea University to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1bus 132
3h 58m
£16–23

Pontardawe to Pontypridd by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 57.5 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Pontardawe, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a bus from Pontardawe Jubilee to Pontypridd via Neath Port Talbot College, Neath, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontardawe Jubilee to Catherine Street E1 via Neath Bus Station 7, Swansea University, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 3h 58m.

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