There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 17m£59–117Line 132 bus, line 24 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station South E6 to Three Elmsbus 132
- Take the bus from Three Elms to Sophia Gardensbus 24
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sidwell Street to Torquay Grammar Schoolsbus Tg1
7h 26m£27–43Drive 134.7 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Torquaycar 134.7 mi
2h 22m£34–48
Pontypridd to Torquay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Torquay is to line 132 bus and line 24 bus and bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Railway Station South E6 and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Three Elms, Sophia Gardens and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Torquay is 154 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Pontypridd to Torquay, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Railway Station South E6.
Pontypridd to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and line 24 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station South E6 to Torquay Grammar Schools via Three Elms, Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, and Sidwell Street in around 7h 26m.
- 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 Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- 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 Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Railway Station South E6 to Three Elms
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
Bus from Three Elms to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Sidwell Street to Torquay Grammar Schools
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
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Pontypridd to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Three Elms station.
Pontypridd to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Torquay is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Pontypridd to Torquay.
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