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4.6Travel Information between Cardiff and Pontypridd
 Distance | 11 miles (17 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $8 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $8 (€7) • 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $8 (€7) • 30 min |
 Popular travel companies | Edwards Coaches UK or Transport for Wales |
Travel 11 miles (17 km) by train or bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Edwards Coaches UK or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cardiff to Pontypridd.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Pontypridd is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Pontypridd
Travel to Pontypridd easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Pontypridd.
You can get between Cardiff and Pontypridd 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontypridd is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Pontypridd:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd costing on average $8 (€7).
The quickest way to travel from Cardiff to Pontypridd is by train, which takes on average 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 13 min of travel time.
The distance from Cardiff to Pontypridd is approximately 11 miles (17 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Pontypridd is:
- 4 buses a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Pontypridd from Cardiff as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Pontypridd:
- Trains from Cardiff to Pontypridd most often leave from Cardiff Central and arrive in Pontypridd.
The following travel companies offer services from Cardiff to Pontypridd:
- Transport for Wales can take you to Pontypridd by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Pontypridd for $8 (€7).
Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Pontypridd with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Stagecoach South Wales 1 direct bus per day.
- Direct train available with Transport for Wales 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Pontypridd as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cardiff to Pontypridd.
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