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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Pontypridd via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Leeds to Pontypridd?

The distance between Leeds and Pontypridd is 245 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Leeds to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Pontypridd bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to Pontypridd train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Leeds to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £20 - £60 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Leeds to Pontypridd bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leeds to Pontypridd train arrive?

Leeds to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Pontypridd is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Leeds to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Leeds to Pontypridd - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol ParkwayEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 39m
£64–189
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
7h 10m
£20–60
Drive 212.4 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Pontypridd212.4 mi
4h 10m
£52–75
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LBA - CWL
7h 1m
£69–215
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester PiccadillyLeeds - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 37m
£62–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North RoadUk078
8h 16m
£22–48
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 7m
£70–148
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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 29m
£59–211

Leeds to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 243.5 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Pontypridd via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Catherine Street E1 via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 10m.

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