The average bus between Caernarfon and Pontypridd takes 11h 28m and the fastest bus takes 7h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Caernarfon to Pontypridd. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Caernarfon and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Caernarfon is at 3:42 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Clock and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Caernarfon to Pontypridd? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 7 via Clock station and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
Caernarfon to Pontypridd bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.
Caernarfon to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 7.
The distance between Caernarfon and Pontypridd is 182.3 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Catherine Street E2 via Clock, Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Merthyr Bus Station 8 in around 9h 6m.