There are 2 ways to get from Chester to Pontypridd by train or car
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Chester to Pontypridd by train
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The cheapest way to get from Chester to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Chester and Pontypridd is 161 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Chester to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Chester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Pontypridd is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Chester to Pontypridd.
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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