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How to get fromPontypridd to Croydonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontypridd to Croydon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    3h 35m
    £72–132
  2. Drive  161.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Croydoncar car 161.8 mi
    3h 4m
    £40–58
  3. Bus via Cardiff Central

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    6h 31m
  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    6h 29m
    £67–166
  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    4h 38m
    £66–128
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    7h 13m
  7. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    8h 4m
    £286–976

Pontypridd to Croydon by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Croydon, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontypridd to West Croydon Bus Station via Cardiff Central, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 31m.

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