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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Castle and Pontypridd?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Corbett Road and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Castle and Pontypridd?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cathays and arriving at Pontypridd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd?

The distance between Cardiff Castle and Pontypridd is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs £4 - £8.

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

The train from Cathays to Pontypridd takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Corbett Road station.

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

Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cathays station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd is to train which takes 37 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus via Corbett Road, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Ynysangharad Park Gates station.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1898+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 132 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cathays to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Bay - Pontypridd / ...
37 min
£4–8
Drive 11.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Castle to Pontypriddcar 11.7 mi
18 min
£3–5
Line 132 bus via Corbett Road
1. Take the bus from Corbett Road to Ynysangharad Park Gatesbus 132 / ...
54 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Castle to Pontypriddtaxi 11.7 mi
18 min
£28–35
Line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1bus 132
1h 1m
£6–10

Cardiff Castle to Pontypridd by foot and train

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Distance: 11.7 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cathays to Pontypridd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Corbett Road to Ynysangharad Park Gates every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 48 min.

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