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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyates is to train which costs £6 - £28 and takes 3h 22m.

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 9m and costs £14 - £22.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Gwendraeth Arms via Swansea Bus Station Stand P and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

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 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m 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 Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Pontyates?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontyates is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £6 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 111 bus, which costs and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Cardiff to Pontyates bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Pontyates?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pontyates is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Cardiff to Pontyates.

Where can I stay near Pontyates?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Pontyates.

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

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 SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
2h 53m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CarmarthenCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
3h 22m
£6–28
Drive 58.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontyates58.2 mi
1h 9m
£15–22
Bus, line 111 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Swansea Bus Station Stand BUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
3h 14m
Bus, line 111 bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
3h 24m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 66.4 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Gwendraeth Arms via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5, and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 14m.

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