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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Pontypridd?

The distance between Gloucester and Pontypridd is 69 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £11 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Gloucester to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Pontypridd bus from?

Gloucester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Pontypridd train from?

Gloucester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Pontypridd is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £50 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Gloucester to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Gloucester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Pontypridd train arrive?

Gloucester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Pontypridd is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Gloucester to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Gloucester to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 50 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 36m
£12–34
Train, line 50 bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 1050
3. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Catherine Street E1120
2h 51m
£17–40
Drive 67.9 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Pontypridd67.9 mi
1h 18m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Station100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
3h 27m
£12–47

Gloucester to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 68.3 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 3h 27m.

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