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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyates is to bus and line 111 bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyates is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Pontyates?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Pontyates. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Gwendraeth Arms via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pontyates?

The distance between Cardiff and Pontyates is 65 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontyates without a car is to bus and line 197 bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £13 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Cardiff to Pontyates, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pontyates bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Pontyates?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontyates is to bus and line 197 bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £13 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Pontyates bus arrive?

Cardiff to Pontyates bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Pontyates?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pontyates is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Cardiff to Pontyates.

Where can I stay near Pontyates?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Pontyates.

Cardiff to Pontyates - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 197 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Pontyates by bus, train, 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.

Bus, line 197 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2bus 507
2. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 to Gwendraeth Armsbus 195 / ...
3h 18m
£13–28
Bus, line 111 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus 111
4h 29m
£10–13
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
3h 22m
£33–66
Drive 58.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontyatescar 58.2 mi
1h 10m
£15–21
Train, line 111 bus, line 197 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
2. Take the bus from Swansea station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus 111
3. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 to Gwendraeth Armsbus 195 / ...
3h 53m
£24–43

Cardiff to Pontyates by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.8 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Gwendraeth Arms via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours.

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