What is the cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £16 - £30 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cradley Heath and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Central Market Hall and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Lordswood Rd, Queensway Q1 and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cradley Heath and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd?

The distance between Cradley Heath and Pontypridd is 131 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £30 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Pontypridd bus from?

Cradley Heath to Pontypridd bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Central Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Pontypridd train from?

Cradley Heath to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Kingsway K14, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Cradley Heath to Pontypridd bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Pontypridd train arrive?

Cradley Heath to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Cradley Heath to Pontypridd is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Cradley Heath to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 53m
£34–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
6h 55m
£16–30
Bus via Kingsway K14
1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Lordswood RdX10
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Kingsway K14111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Kingsway GD
4. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
5h 17m
£25–45
Drive 99.1 mi
1. Drive from Cradley Heath to Pontypridd99.1 mi
2h 11m
£25–36

Cradley Heath to Pontypridd by train and foot

102Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.9 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Cradley Heath, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £26–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Market Hall to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Lordswood Rd, Kingsway K14, Queensway Q1, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 5h 17m.

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