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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Pontypridd is to fly and train which costs £40 - £130 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Pontypridd is to fly and train which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.

How far is it from Belfast to Pontypridd?

The distance between Belfast and Pontypridd is 349 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Pontypridd without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 34m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Belfast to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Pontypridd bus from?

Belfast to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Belfast to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1739+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Belfast to Pontypridd - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Pontypridd by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
5h 12m
£44–127
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 32m
£39–172
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 34m
£151–229
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 41m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Chester - Cardiff Central / ...
15h 11m
£94–186
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
4h 19m
£61–205
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 10m
£70–280
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 40m
£60–205
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
18h 12m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Pontypriddcar
9h 38m
£121–192

Belfast to Pontypridd by train, foot, bus, and ferry

26Weekly Services

13h 34mAverage Duration

£151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Pontypridd, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Pontypridd. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Pontypridd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Pontypridd via Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 13h 34m.

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