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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais is to bus and line 16 bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £7 - £11 and takes 3h 10m.

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 57 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 Pontardulais Post Office via Swansea Bus Station Stand S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

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 27m.

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 27m and costs £25 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m 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 27m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 3h 3m.

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 57 min to drive from Cardiff to Pontarddulais.

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

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Cardiff to Pontarddulais - 5 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, car

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There are 5 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 Llanellitrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
2h 27m
£25–54
Bus, line 16 bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to St Teilo Streetbus 16
3h 10m
£8–11
Train, line 16 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to St Teilo Streetbus 16
2h 54m
£21–42
Drive 50.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontarddulaiscar 50.2 mi
57 min
£13–18
Bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to Pontardulais Post Officebus 16
3h 3m
£11–22

Cardiff to Pontarddulais by train

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Distance: 63.4 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Pontardulais Post Office via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Swansea Bus Station Stand S in around 3h 3m.

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