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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Pontarddulaistrain train Swansea - Llandovery / ...
    2h 27m
    £21–44
  2. Bus, line 16 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk910 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to Pontardulais Post Officebus bus 16
    2h 49m
    £8–10
  3. Train, line 16 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to St Teilo Streetbus bus 16
    2h 45m
    £18–37
  4. Drive  50.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontarddulaiscar car 50.2 mi
    57 min
    £13–19
  5. Bus, line 16 bus via Sophia Gardens

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to St Teilo Streetbus bus 16
    2h 56m
    £10–14

Cardiff to Pontarddulais by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pontarddulais, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pontarddulais via Swansea in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Pontardulais Post Office via Swansea City Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand S in around 2h 49m.

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