There are 2 ways to get from Holyhead to Pontypridd by train or car
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Holyhead to Pontypridd by train
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The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Holyhead and Pontypridd is 245 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Holyhead to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Holyhead to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Pontypridd is 176 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Holyhead to Pontypridd.
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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