What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Pontypridd via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Croydon to Pontypridd?

The distance between Croydon and Pontypridd is 173 miles. The road distance is 162.9 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Croydon to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Pontypridd bus from?

Croydon to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Pontypridd train from?

Croydon to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Croydon to Pontypridd is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £280 - £700 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Croydon to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Croydon to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Where does the Croydon to Pontypridd train arrive?

Croydon to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Pontypridd is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Croydon to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1919+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Croydon to Pontypridd - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Croydon to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 39m
£78–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
5h 16m
£38–86
Drive 162 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Pontypriddcar 162 mi
3h 3m
£40–57
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 2m
£90–203
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 1m
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
8h 35m
£282–699
Fly London City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 50m
£223–518

Croydon to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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