What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Pontarddulais?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Pontarddulais. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at St Teilo Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Pontarddulais?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pontarddulais. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Pontarddulais via Llanelli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pontarddulais?

The distance between Cardiff and Pontarddulais is 64 miles. The road distance is 50.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Pontarddulais without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £8 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pontarddulais bus from?

Cardiff to Pontarddulais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pontarddulais train from?

Cardiff to Pontarddulais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Pontarddulais?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £8 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Cardiff to Pontarddulais bus arrive?

Cardiff to Pontarddulais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Cardiff to Pontarddulais train arrive?

Cardiff to Pontarddulais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Pontarddulais?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pontarddulais is 50 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Cardiff to Pontarddulais.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Pontarddulais?

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Where can I stay near Pontarddulais?

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Cardiff to Pontarddulais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 16 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to LlanelliCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
2h 43m
£8–37
Bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to St Teilo Street16
2h 48m
Drive 50.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontarddulais50.2 mi
56 min
£13–18
Bus, line 16 bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Swansea Bus Station Stand BUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to Pontardulais Post Office16
2h 51m

Cardiff to Pontarddulais by train

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Distance: 63.4 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pontarddulais, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli hourly. Tickets cost £6–35 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Teilo Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Swansea Bus Station Stand S in around 2h 48m.

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