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How to get fromDublin to Pontypriddby plane, train, car ferry, car or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Pontypridd by plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
    5h 39m
    £44–150

  2. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
    5h 12m
    £42–241

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 44m
    £81–165

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Pontypriddcar
    7h 25m
    £68–104

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 11m
    £83–307

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 6m
    £61–206

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 50m
    £110–205

  8. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadferryDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 58m
    £89–168

Dublin to Pontypridd by car ferry and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Pontypridd, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Pontypridd. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Pontypridd. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Pontypridd via Holyhead, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 9h 44m.

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