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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Swansea City Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Pontypridd?

The distance between Llanelli and Pontypridd is 69 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £25 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Llanelli to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Pontypridd bus from?

Llanelli to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Pontypridd train from?

Llanelli to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.

Train or bus from Llanelli to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus and line 132 bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Llanelli to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Llanelli to Pontypridd bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.

Where does the Llanelli to Pontypridd train arrive?

Llanelli to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Pontypridd is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Llanelli to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1850+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Llanelli to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, line 404 bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 20m
£26–55
Drive 49.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llanelli to Pontypriddcar 49.9 mi
1h 1m
£13–18
Train, line 404 bus
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Bridgendtrain Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3bus 404
3h 31m
£20–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Llanelli to Pontypriddtaxi 49.9 mi
1h 1m
£110–140
Line 111 bus, bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
2. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1bus 132
4h 30m
£13–20

Llanelli to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 68.9 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Llanelli to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Catherine Street E1 via Swansea City Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 4h 30m.

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