There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 9m£75–139Drive 183.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochdale to Pontypriddcar 183.5 mi
3h 43m£45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 57m£72–113Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
8h 3m£45–98
Rochdale to Pontypridd by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Three Elms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Pontypridd via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Rochdale and Pontypridd is 193 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Rochdale to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Rochdale to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Rochdale to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Pontypridd is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Rochdale to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Rochdale to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Pontypridd is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Rochdale to Pontypridd.
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