There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd by train, bus, 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 51mDrive 196.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Doncaster to Pontypriddcar 196.7 mi
3h 40m£48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
9h 10mTrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
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 197.8 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Doncaster to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Doncaster to Pontypridd train services, operated by CrossCountry, depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Pontypridd is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 10m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Catherine Street E1 via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
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More Questions & Answers
Doncaster to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Doncaster to Pontypridd train services, operated by CrossCountry, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Pontypridd is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Doncaster to Pontypridd.
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