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Pontypridd Museum
Town museum in a former chapel presenting Pontypridd's history, industry, culture, and the story of the famous Old Bridge.
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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Pontypridd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Pontypridd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Pontypridd is a train with an average price of $8.
The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Pontypridd is by train with an average journey time of 31m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Pontypridd including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to Pontypridd among Omio's users.
Cardiff to Pontypridd Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 07:32AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:51AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:29AM | Arrival Time 10:26AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:17AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:44AM | Arrival Time 10:41AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:02AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:14AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:29AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:17AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:44AM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 11:56AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:56AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:14AM | Arrival Time 12:11PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:29AM | Arrival Time 12:26PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:44AM | Arrival Time 12:41PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:59AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:29PM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 01:56PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:56PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 01:14PM | Arrival Time 02:11PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 01:29PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 01:44PM | Arrival Time 02:41PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 01:59PM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 02:14PM | Arrival Time 03:13PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 02:29PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd
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Take a bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd and enjoy the approximately 11 miles (18 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 06:03, the last at 23:52.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train from $8
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
First bus 6:03 AM |
Last bus 11:52 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $8
Complete guide to Pontypridd
Things to do in Pontypridd
Discover the best of Pontypridd — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pontypridd trip today.
- Recommended
National Museum Collections Centre, Nantgarw
National museum in nearby Nantgarw with one of the UK's best ceramic collections, set in the historic Nantgarw China Works.
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Nantgarw China Works Museum
Preserved 19th-century pottery site telling the story of world-famous Nantgarw porcelain and local industrial craftsmanship.
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Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
Main public park in Pontypridd with gardens, sports facilities, river walks, and events, ideal for a relaxed town visit.
- Recommended
Taff Trail
Popular walking and cycling route following the River Taff, offering easy access to scenery and industrial heritage sights.
- Recommended
Pontypridd Market Area
Historic market quarter and surrounding streets where visitors can experience the commercial heart of Pontypridd.
- Gluten-free
Cawl
A hearty Welsh soup of lamb and root vegetables, long linked with farmhouse cooking across South Wales and still loved as a comforting local staple.
- Vegetarian
Welsh Cakes
Traditional Welsh cakes baked on a griddle with flour, butter, currants, and spice. They are a classic tea-time treat sold across South Wales.
- Vegetarian
Welsh Rarebit
Rarebit is toasted bread topped with a rich mustard and cheese sauce. It is one of Wales’s best-known savoury dishes and common in local cafés.
Altaf Miah Indian Restaurant
Established Indian restaurant with a strong local reputation for polished service, classic curries, and a comfortable dine-in atmosphere.
Pontypridd Market
Historic market setting with independent food traders and cafés, useful for sampling casual local bites and everyday Pontypridd food culture.
The Potting Shed
Popular casual restaurant known for steaks, grills, and hearty British meals in a lively modern setting near Pontypridd town centre.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for Wales. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Cardiff, while rail to Cardiff and local buses stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £6-12 for fast food or a simple café meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £35+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up in taxis; cafés usually do not expect tips.
FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Pontypridd by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pontypridd, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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