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

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

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  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 / ...
    3h 56m
    £93–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 51m
    £39–71

  3. Drive  217.7 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Pontypriddcar car 217.7 mi
    4h 7m
    £54–78

  4. Bus to London Stansted Airport, 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
    7h 28m
    £64–243

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    6h 55m
    £304–1,153

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, 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 22m
    £78–197

Colchester to Pontypridd by train

Calendar195Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Catherine Street E1 via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 51m.

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