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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Bristol to Pontypridd?

The distance between Bristol and Pontypridd is 51 miles. The road distance is 49.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £11 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Bristol to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Pontypridd bus from?

Bristol to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Pontypridd train from?

Bristol to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Bristol to Pontypridd is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £11 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £30 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Bristol to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Bristol to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Bristol to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Pontypridd is 50 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Bristol to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1705+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 26m
£11–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
2h 25m
£9–29
Drive 49.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Pontypridd49.3 mi
58 min
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Pontypridd49.3 mi
58 min
£130–160
Bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1132
2h 27m
£11–32

Bristol to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 50.3 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Kingsway GD and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 2h 25m.

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