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 £10 - £14 and takes 3h 1m.

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 11m 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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at Gwendraeth Arms via Swansea Bus Station Stand P and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Pontyates?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pontyates. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Carmarthen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pontyates?

The distance between Cardiff and Pontyates is 67 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 train and line 111 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pontyates train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Pontyates?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontyates is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 111 bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Pontyates bus arrive?

Cardiff to Pontyates bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Pontyates train arrive?

Cardiff to Pontyates train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Pontyates?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pontyates is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Pontyates.

Where can I stay near Pontyates?

There are 1250+ hotels available in Pontyates.

Cardiff to Pontyates - 5 ways to travel via train, line 111 bus, car, and bus

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

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Train, line 111 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus 111
2h 35m
£21–40
Bus, line 111 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus 111
3h 1m
£11–13
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
2h 36m
£29–61
Drive 58.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontyatescar 58.2 mi
1h 11m
£15–21
Bus, line 111 bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus 111
3h 6m
£13–17

Cardiff to Pontyates by train and bus

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Distance: 66.1 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen hourly. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Gwendraeth Arms via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5, and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 1m.

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