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Compare train and bus for Pontypridd to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontypridd to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Pontypridd to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Pontypridd to Cardiff:
A bus is $0.88 (€0.70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pontypridd to Cardiff costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pontypridd and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pontypridd station (PPD) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with Stagecoach South Wales to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Stagecoach South Wales.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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