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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Leeds City Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Pontypridd?

The distance between Edinburgh and Pontypridd is 394 miles. The road distance is 366.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 59m and costs £60 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontypridd bus from?

Edinburgh to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontypridd train from?

Edinburgh to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 59m and costs £60 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontypridd train arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Pontypridd is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Edinburgh to Pontypridd - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 59m
£62–266
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
5h 3m
£46–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk078
13h 51m
£49–87
Drive 364.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Pontypridd364.6 mi
6h 56m
£91–132
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff CentralEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 39m
£100–552
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
5h 13m
£76–210
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 47m
£53–195
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 24m
£68–206
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 14m
£52–211

Edinburgh to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 391.4 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Catherine Street E1 via Leeds City Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 13h 51m.

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