There are 3 ways to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd by train or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 51m£90–137Drive 197.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Doncaster to Pontypriddcar 197.4 mi
3h 41m£49–71Train
- Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 38m£75–123
Doncaster to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Doncaster and Pontypridd is 215 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 51m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Doncaster to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Pontypridd is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Doncaster to Pontypridd.
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What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Doncaster to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 51m.
Train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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Train from Doncaster to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stockport to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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