There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Pontypridd by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
2h 43m£24–73Drive 113.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Pontypridd113.9 mi
2h£29–41Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 8m£46–85
Exeter to Pontypridd by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Pontypridd via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Exeter and Pontypridd is 126 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Pontypridd without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 43m and costs £23 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Exeter to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Exeter to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Pontypridd is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Exeter to Pontypridd.
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Pontypridd via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 2h 43m.
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Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–41
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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