There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 42m£101–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 57m£31–50Bus via Talbot Street
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 23m£37–65Drive 219.2 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Canterburycar 219.2 mi
3h 44m£55–79Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 34m£101–184
Pontypridd to Canterbury by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Canterbury is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Bus Station via Kingsway GR, Sophia Gardens and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Canterbury West via Cardiff Central, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Canterbury is 231 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 42m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Pontypridd to Canterbury, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Pontypridd to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 4h 42m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Talbot Street, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Canterbury West via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypridd to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Pontypridd to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Canterbury is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Pontypridd to Canterbury.
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