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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd is to bus and line 132 bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Pontypridd?

The distance between Basingstoke and Pontypridd is 137 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Pontypridd train from?

Basingstoke to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Pontypridd train arrive?

Basingstoke to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Pontypridd is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Basingstoke to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Basingstoke to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 132 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 52m
£54–117
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GDUk042
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1132
5h 27m
£22–42
Drive 117.5 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Pontypridd117.5 mi
2h 11m
£29–42
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to SalisburyLondon Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 13m
£62–85

Basingstoke to Pontypridd by train

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.5 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Catherine Street E1 via Reading, Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 5h 27m.

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