What is the cheapest way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Rugby to Pontypridd?

The distance between Rugby and Pontypridd is 151 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.

How do I travel from Rugby to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Rugby to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Rugby to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Pontypridd bus from?

Rugby to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Cross Cheaping station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Pontypridd train from?

Rugby to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Rugby to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Rugby to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Dale House station.

Where does the Rugby to Pontypridd train arrive?

Rugby to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Pontypridd is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Rugby to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Rugby to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1915+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Rugby to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 85 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 3m
£70–119
Drive 128.9 mi
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1. Drive from Rugby to Pontypriddcar 128.9 mi
2h 31m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Dale Housebus X1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084
7h 8m
Line 85 bus, bus, line 50 bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 85A / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
4. Take the bus from Market Square 22 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10bus 50
5. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Catherine Street E1bus 120
8h 16m
£39–83

Rugby to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 150.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Rugby to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Dale House, Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 8m.

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