There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Llanidloes by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Caerswstrain Birmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 52m£92–143Drive 72.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Llanidloescar 72.2 mi
1h 39m£18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
5h 15m£46–79Train, bus via The Groe
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Groebus X75
6h 23m£44–73
Pontypridd to Llanidloes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Llanidloes is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Llanidloes is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Caersws via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Llanidloes is 167 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Llanidloes without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Pontypridd to Llanidloes, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Llanidloes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pontypridd to Llanidloes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Llanidloes is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Pontypridd to Llanidloes.
There are 402+ hotels available in Llanidloes.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Llanidloes, Wales?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Llanidloes via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Caersws in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Caersws
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to The Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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