There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Pontyclun by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pontyclun, Wales?
Arriva Trains Wales operates a train from Cardiff to Pontyclun hourly. Tickets cost $5 - $9 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South operates a bus from Cardiff to Pontyclun hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 40 min. New Adventure Travel also services this route every 4 hours.

- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- customer.relations@arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Pontyclun
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $3 - $5
- Anytime Day Single
- $5 - $9
- First Anytime Day Single
- $7 - $11

- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Cardiff Bridge (Post House Hotel) to Pontyclun, Heol-y-Bryn (Heol-y-Bryn junction)
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com

- Phone
- +44 29 2044 2040
- sales@natgroup.co.uk
- Website
- natgroup.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bridge (Post House Hotel) to Pontyclun, Heol-y-Bryn (Heol-y-Bryn junction)
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- natgroup.co.uk

- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
Cardiff Taxis and Executive Hire
- Phone
- +44 29 2199 2200
- Website
- cardifftaxis.com
Cardiff Cabs
- Phone
- +44 29 2090 9090
- Website
- cardiffcabs.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Cardiff to Pontyclun?
The distance between Cardiff and Pontyclun is 15 km. The road distance is 17 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyclun?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyclun is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyclun?
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyclun is to train which takes 11 min and costs £4 - £7.
Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Pontyclun?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Pontyclun. Services depart hourly. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Pontyclun?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Bridge (Post House Hotel) and arriving at Pontyclun, Heol-y-Bryn (Heol-y-Bryn junction). Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Pontyclun?
The train from Cardiff Central to Pontyclun takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.