What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Pontypridd?

The distance between Carlisle and Pontypridd is 292 miles. The road distance is 274.5 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £50 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Carlisle to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Pontypridd bus from?

Carlisle to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Pontypridd train from?

Carlisle to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Pontypridd is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Carlisle to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Carlisle to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Carlisle to Pontypridd train arrive?

Carlisle to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Pontypridd is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Carlisle to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1728+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Carlisle to Pontypridd - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Carlisle to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 44m
£52–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
10h 9m
£34–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester AirportEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Kingsway GDM19
9h 25m
£38–128
Drive 272.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Pontypridd272.9 mi
5h 9m
£69–99
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 15m
£53–160
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 9m
£58–235
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h
£47–199
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
6h 19m
£89–331
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 30m
£80–304

Carlisle to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 290.6 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 10h 9m.

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