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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Brynmawr is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Brynmawr is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Brynmawr?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Brynmawr. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Hermatage via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Brynmawr?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Brynmawr. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Ebbw Vale Town via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Brynmawr?

The distance between Pontypridd and Brynmawr is 29 miles. The road distance is 23.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Brynmawr without a car is to bus and line 76 bus which takes 1h 55m and costs £9 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Pontypridd to Brynmawr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Brynmawr bus from?

Pontypridd to Brynmawr bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Brynmawr train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Brynmawr?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Brynmawr is to bus and line 76 bus which takes 1h 55m and costs £9 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Brynmawr bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Brynmawr bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Pontypridd to Brynmawr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Brynmawr?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Brynmawr is 23 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Pontypridd to Brynmawr.

Where can I stay near Brynmawr?

There are 844+ hotels available in Brynmawr.

Pontypridd to Brynmawr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 76 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 76 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Hermatagebus 76
1h 55m
£9–14
Drive 23.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Brynmawrcar 23.2 mi
25 min
£6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Towntrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2h 49m
£18–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Brynmawrtaxi 23.2 mi
25 min
£50–60
Train, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Hermatagebus 76
2h 1m
£10–16

Pontypridd to Brynmawr by bus

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Distance: 28.9 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Hermatage via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontypridd to Hermatage via Cardiff Central, Ebbw Vale Town, and Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 3 in around 2h 49m.

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