There are 2 ways to get from Portsmouth to Pontypridd by train or car
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Portsmouth to Pontypridd by train
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The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Pontypridd is 152 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Portsmouth to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Pontypridd is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Portsmouth to Pontypridd.
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What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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