There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
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
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus 21B
6h 20m£64–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 19m£27–46Drive 131.5 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Ilfracombecar 131.5 mi
2h 55m£33–48Train
- 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 17m£67–125
Pontypridd to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.
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 station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Railway Station South E6 and arriving at Lidl via Cardiff - North Road, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
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 and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 bus which takes 8h 19m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a bus from Railway Station South E6 to Lidl via Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff - North Road, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontypridd to Lidl via Cardiff Central, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 17m.
- 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
- £15–29
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Lidl
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
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 Exeter St Davids 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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