There are 5 ways to get from Swansea University to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 31m£26–52Drive 37 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea University to Pontypriddcar 37 mi
1h£9–13Bus, line 132 bus
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1bus 132
3h 20m£14–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swansea University to Pontypriddtaxi 37 mi
1h£85–110Bus, line 404 bus
- Take the bus from Swansea University to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Sardis House D3bus 404
3h 38m£9–13
Swansea University to Pontypridd by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea University to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Swansea University to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h and costs £9 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea University to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Swansea University and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Swansea City Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea University to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Swansea University and Pontypridd is 61 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea University to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £26 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Swansea University to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Swansea University to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.
Swansea University to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea University to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Swansea University, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Pontypridd via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Catherine Street E1 via Swansea University, Swansea City Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Sardis House D3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Swansea University to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Data Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1792 474 747
- Website
- datacabs.com
New Forest Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1792585585
- Website
- newforestcabsswansea.co.uk
Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1792 644446
- Website
- yellowcabsltd.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea University to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Swansea University to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea University to Pontypridd is 37 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Swansea University to Pontypridd.
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