There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Pontarddulaistrain Swansea - Llandovery / ...
2h 30m£21–44Bus, line 16 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to St Teilo Streetbus 16
2h 42m£8–10Train, line 16 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to St Teilo Streetbus 16
2h 39m£18–37Drive 50.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Pontarddulaiscar 50.2 mi
57 min£13–18Bus, line 16 bus via Sophia Gardens
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to Pontardulais Post Officebus 16
2h 45m£10–14
Cardiff to Pontarddulais by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais is to bus and line 16 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Pontarddulais. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at St Teilo Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pontarddulais. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Pontarddulais via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Cardiff and Pontarddulais is 64 miles. The road distance is 50.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £21 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais, including transfers.
Cardiff to Pontarddulais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Pontarddulais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontarddulais is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 42m.
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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to St Teilo Street via Swansea City Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand S in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Pontarddulais
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to St Teilo Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to St Teilo Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand S to Pontardulais Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Pontarddulais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus Station.
Cardiff to Pontarddulais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pontarddulais is 50 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Cardiff to Pontarddulais.
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