There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3h 44m£28–91Drive 101.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Pontypridd101.7 mi
1h 58m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Honiton Road P&R44A
- Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport InterchangeFal
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GD
6h 20m£35–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 35m
Axminster to Pontypridd by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride, Airport Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Pontypridd via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Axminster and Pontypridd is 154 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £28 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Axminster to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Axminster to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Pontypridd train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Pontypridd is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £28 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Pontypridd via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Catherine Street E1 via Honiton Road P&R, Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride, Public Transport Interchange, Airport Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 6h 20m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–41
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Bus from Trinity Square to Honiton Road P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Honiton Road P&R station.
Axminster to Pontypridd train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Pontypridd is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Axminster to Pontypridd.
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