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

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There are 6 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 34m
    £73–130
  2. Drive  161.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Croydoncar car 161.8 mi
    3h 4m
    £41–59
  3. Bus via Talbot Street

    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 14m
  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 31m
    £85–212
  5. 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 30m
  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    6h 56m
    £286–1,126

Pontypridd to Croydon by train

Calendar184Weekly Trains
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest 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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to West Croydon Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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