There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Hereford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h£22–37Drive 53.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Herefordcar 53.9 mi
1h 4m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Brecon Interchange 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Bridge Streetbus X44
3h 38mBus, line 23 bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Old Marketbus 23
4h 19m£18–27
Pontypridd to Hereford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Hereford is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Hereford is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bridge Street via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Brecon Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Hereford via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Pontypridd and Hereford is 68 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Hereford without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Pontypridd to Hereford, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Hereford bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 2.
Pontypridd to Hereford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Hereford is to train which takes 2h and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Hereford, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Hereford via Cardiff Central in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Bridge Street via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Brecon Interchange in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Brecon Interchange 2
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypridd to Hereford bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 2 station.
Pontypridd to Hereford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Hereford is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Pontypridd to Hereford.
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