What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Sardis House D3 via Sarn Odeon and Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Pontypridd via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Pontypridd is 200 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Pontypridd bus from?

Aberystwyth to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Pontypridd train from?

Aberystwyth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Pontypridd train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Pontypridd is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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Aberystwyth to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m
£78–133
Drive 87.7 mi
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1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Pontypriddcar 87.7 mi
2h 5m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
5h 36m
Bus via Newtown
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
5h 51m
Bus, train, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain
4. Take the bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3bus 404
6h 9m
£34–66

Aberystwyth to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 198.8 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 32m.

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