There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Torquay by train 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 24m£62–127Drive 134.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Torquaycar 134.7 mi
2h 22m£34–48Train via Taunton
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 17m£64–127
Pontypridd to Torquay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Torquay is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 22m.
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 train from Pontypridd to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Newton Abbot via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Torquay is 152 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 24m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Pontypridd to Torquay, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central 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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What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Union Street via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
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- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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