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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Sarn Odeon and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Pontypridd?

The distance between Carmarthen and Pontypridd is 90 miles. The road distance is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £9 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus from?

Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Pontypridd train from?

Carmarthen to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Pontypridd is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Carmarthen to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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Carmarthen to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 29m
£10–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
3h 11m
Drive 61.6 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Pontypridd61.6 mi
1h 10m
£16–23
Train, line 404 bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to BridgendMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3404
3h 25m
£18–32

Carmarthen to Pontypridd by train

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.3 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Sarn Odeon, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 3h 11m.

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