There are 3 ways to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 52mDrive 178.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Pontypriddcar 178.4 mi
3h 19m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 19m.
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 train from Cornwall to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Pontypridd via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Cornwall and Pontypridd is 216 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 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Cornwall to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Cornwall to Pontypridd train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from Luxulyan station.
Cornwall to Pontypridd train services, operated by First Great Western, 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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What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Pontypridd via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 52m.
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Luxulyan to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
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