Rome2Rio

How to get fromColchester to Pontypriddby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Pontypridd

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 5m
    £93–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk042 / ...
    7h 39m
    £32–66

  3. Drive  216.3 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Pontypriddcar car 216.3 mi
    4h 6m
    £55–79

  4. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 25m
    £83–228

  5. Bus, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    12h 31m
    £64–244

Colchester to Pontypridd by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Colchester to Pontypridd.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Pontypridd via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via London Victoria, Cardiff - North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 7h 39m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There