There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Newtown by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Park Streetbus T4
4hDrive 79.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Newtowncar 79.5 mi
1h 47m£20–28Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 34m£58–106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Newtown is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Newtown is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Park Street via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Newtown (Powys) via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Newtown is 88 miles. The road distance is 80 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Newtown without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs .
It takes approximately 4h to get from Pontypridd to Newtown, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Newtown bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Pontypridd to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Newtown is to bus which takes 4h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Newtown, Powys, Wales?
Celtic Travel operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Park Street every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontypridd to Newtown (Powys) via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Newtown bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Park Street station.
Pontypridd to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Newtown is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Pontypridd to Newtown.
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