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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Pontypridd is to train which costs £11 - £23 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Pontypridd?

The distance between Cheltenham and Pontypridd is 75 miles. The road distance is 74.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £11 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Cheltenham to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Pontypridd train from?

Cheltenham to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Pontypridd train arrive?

Cheltenham to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Pontypridd is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Cheltenham to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1797+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Cheltenham to Pontypridd - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 50 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 48m
£11–23
Train, line 50 bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10bus 50
3. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Catherine Street E1bus 120
3h 2m
£17–41
Drive 74.3 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Pontypriddcar 74.3 mi
1h 22m
£19–27

Cheltenham to Pontypridd by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.9 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 48m.

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