What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Queen Street and Pontypridd?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Queen Street and Pontypridd?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Pontypridd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd?

The distance between Cardiff Queen Street and Pontypridd is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd?

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd bus from?

Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd train from?

Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to PontypriddCardiff Bay - Pontypridd / ...
28 min
£4–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
39 min
£4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd12.5 mi
20 min
£29–35
Drive 12.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd12.5 mi
20 min
£4–5

Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 11.7 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Queen Street, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 30 min.

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