There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 57m£86–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
9h 4m£34–62Drive 178.4 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Pontypriddcar 178.4 mi
3h 19m£45–64Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 20m£87–160
Cornwall to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Pontypridd via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Cornwall and Pontypridd is 218 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 57m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Cornwall to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cornwall to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 57m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Pontypridd via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Catherine Street E1 via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 9h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cornwall to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cornwall to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Pontypridd is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cornwall to Pontypridd.
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