What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd?

The distance between Cardiff Airport and Pontypridd is 26 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £8 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd bus from?

Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd train from?

Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhoose station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Customhouse Street JW station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd is 18 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd.

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd by train, bus, taxi, car, or towncar

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff CentralBridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 55m
£9–12
Drive 17.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd17.8 mi
36 min
£5–7
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 2m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd17.8 mi
36 min
£35–50
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd17.8 mi
36 min
Line 304 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW304
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
2h 39m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd via Rhoose and Cardiff Central in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Customhouse Street JW and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 2h 39m.

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