There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 2m£67–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
7h 42m£28–63Drive 131.5 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Ilfracombecar 131.5 mi
2h 55m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h£68–142
Pontypridd to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Lidl via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Ilfracombe is 179 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 2m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Pontypridd to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 2m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Wilder Road Car Park via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Lidl via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Pontypridd to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Ilfracombe is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe.
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