There are 3 ways to get from Walsall to Pontypridd by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 48m£52–85Drive 115.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walsall to Pontypriddcar 115.6 mi
2h 11m£29–42Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 52m£41–90
Walsall to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Walsall to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Walsall and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Walsall and Pontypridd is 132 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Walsall to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Walsall to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Walsall to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Walsall to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Pontypridd is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Walsall to Pontypridd.
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What companies run services between Walsall, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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