There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central
6h 28m£51–132Drive 147.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Caernarfon to Pontypridd147.1 mi
3h 32m£37–54Bus via Newtown
- Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus DepotT2
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus StationX85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
8h 39mBus
- Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
9h 55m
Caernarfon to Pontypridd by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Catherine Street E2 via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Caernarfon and Pontypridd is 232 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Caernarfon to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Caernarfon to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Caernarfon to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Turf Square station.
The best way to get from Caernarfon to Pontypridd is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Newtown, which costs and takes 8h 39m.
Caernarfon to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Pontypridd is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Caernarfon to Pontypridd.
What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Catherine Street E2 via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Turf Square to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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