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How to get fromPontypridd to Swanseaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontypridd to Swansea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain train Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    1h 38m
    £23–48

  2. Drive 35.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Swanseacar car 35.3 mi
    57 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 404 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
    2h 22m
    £17–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Swanseataxi taxi 35.3 mi
    57 min
    £80–100

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk910 / ...
    2h 28m
    £9–13

  6. Line 404 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus bus X1
    3h 10m
    £10–12

Pontypridd to Swansea by train

Calendar336Weekly Trains
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Swansea City Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GJ and Cardiff North Road in around 2h 28m.

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