The average bus between Cardiff and Pontypridd takes 37 min and the fastest bus takes 34 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 6:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Pontypridd station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Cardiff to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
Cardiff to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.
The distance between Cardiff and Pontypridd is 17.6 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 35 min.