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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Pontypool & New Inn and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Pontypridd?

The distance between Pontypool and Pontypridd is 35 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Pontypridd without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 50m and costs £14 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Pontypool to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Pontypridd bus from?

Pontypool to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Pontypridd train from?

Pontypool to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypool & New Inn station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Pontypridd is to line 21 bus and line 7 bus which takes 2h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Pontypool to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Pontypool to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9.

Where does the Pontypool to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypool to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Pontypridd is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Pontypool to Pontypridd.

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1899+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Pontypool to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 21 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus X24 / ...
2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
1h 50m
£15–25
Drive 19 mi
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1. Drive from Pontypool to Pontypriddcar 19 mi
28 min
£5–7
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 21
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Ynysangharad Park Gatesbus 7
2h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Pontypriddtaxi 19 mi
28 min
£40–50
Train
1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 54m
£15–27

Pontypool to Pontypridd by bus and train

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Distance: 34.8 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Twympath to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Pontypridd via Pontypool and New Inn station, Pontypool & New Inn, and Cardiff Central in around 1h 54m.

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