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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 26m.

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 £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Old Road and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

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 41m.

How far is it from Somerset to Pontypridd?

The distance between Somerset and Pontypridd is 104 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 train which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 National Express, depart from Bus 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 train which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Somerset to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Somerset to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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 1925+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Somerset to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 21 bus

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

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Train
best
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 41m
£39–78
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
4h 26m
£18–30
Drive 77.1 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Pontypriddcar 77.1 mi
1h 26m
£19–28
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
4h 56m
£32–59

Somerset to Pontypridd by bus and train

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Distance: 103.4 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Road to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 4h 26m.

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