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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 an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. 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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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.67. The journey takes 34m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pontypridd to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Y625478:42 AM0h32Pontypridd station (PPD)9:14 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
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- Y625478:42 AM0h32Pontypridd station (PPD)9:14 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Y625478:42 AM0h32Pontypridd station (PPD)9:14 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y626099:42 AM0h32Pontypridd station (PPD)10:14 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
- G3953410:08 AM0h33Pontypridd station (PPD)10:41 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
- Y626389:20 AM0h35Pontypridd station (PPD)9:55 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Pontypridd to Cardiff
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- Around 27 trains 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 Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach South Wales, Adventure Travel to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 21 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach South Wales.
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