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

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

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  1. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain train
    5h 1m
    £31–184

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    10h
    £107–177

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Pontypriddcar car
    10h 8m
    £63–345

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain train
    14h 6m

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 35m
    £37–158

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 12m
    £82–228

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 5m
    £70–193

Dublin to Pontypridd by ferry and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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 Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Pontypridd. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Pontypridd via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 10h.

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