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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Birmingham Coach Station, Queensway Q1 and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Leicester to Pontypridd?

The distance between Leicester and Pontypridd is 160 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Leicester to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Pontypridd bus from?

Leicester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Pontypridd train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Leicester to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Kingsway K14, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Leicester to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Leicester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Pontypridd train arrive?

Leicester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Pontypridd is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Leicester to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Leicester to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 10m
£37–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Newhall StUk075
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
7h 31m
£20–47
Bus via Kingsway K14
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14111 / ...
6h 36m
£30–68
Drive 140.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Pontypridd140.8 mi
2h 52m
£36–51

Leicester to Pontypridd by train

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.3 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Queensway Q1, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 6h 36m.

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