The average bus between Port Talbot and Pontypridd takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 7:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Port Talbot to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 station.
Port Talbot to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Sardis House D3 station.
Book your Port Talbot to Pontypridd bus tickets online with First South & West Wales and Stagecoach South Wales.
The distance between Port Talbot and Pontypridd is 30.4 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Sardis House D3 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 in around 2h 38m.