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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £17 - £55 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Pontypridd?

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

How far is it from Bolton to Pontypridd?

The distance between Bolton and Pontypridd is 193 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Pontypridd bus from?

Bolton to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Pontypridd train from?

Bolton to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Bolton to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £55 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Bolton to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Bolton to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Pontypridd train arrive?

Bolton to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Pontypridd is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Bolton to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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Bolton to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m
£51–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
8h 21m
£18–53
Drive 173.2 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Pontypridd173.2 mi
3h 41m
£43–62
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 37m
£45–175

Bolton to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 192 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Catherine Street E1 via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 8h 21m.

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