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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Pontypridd is to bus and line 132 bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Public Transport Interchange and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Pontypridd via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Somerset to Pontypridd?

The distance between Somerset and Pontypridd is 86 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Pontypridd without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Somerset to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Pontypridd bus from?

Somerset to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Pontypridd train from?

Somerset to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Somerset to Pontypridd is to bus and line 132 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Somerset to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Somerset to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Somerset to Pontypridd train arrive?

Somerset to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Pontypridd is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Somerset to Pontypridd.

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1941+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Somerset to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 132 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Somerset to Pontypridd by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h
£22–43
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1bus 132
3h 58m
£17–36
Drive 77.1 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Pontypriddcar 77.1 mi
1h 26m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
3h 37m
£39–79
Line 21 bus, line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Baymead Lane to Pier Streetbus 21A / ...
2. Take the bus from Pier Street to Weston-super-Mare Stationbus 20
3. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 3m
£32–59

Somerset to Pontypridd by bus and train

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Catherine Street E1 via Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Pontypridd via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 37m.

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