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

The cheapest way to get from London to Pontypridd is to bus via Queensway Q5 which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between London and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from London to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from London to Pontypridd?

The distance between London and Pontypridd is 158 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from London to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Pontypridd bus from?

London to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Pontypridd train from?

London to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from London to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the London to Pontypridd bus arrive?

London to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Where does the London to Pontypridd train arrive?

London to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from London to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Pontypridd is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from London to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 30m
£40–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
4h 40m
£12–31
Drive 156.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Pontypriddcar 156.1 mi
2h 52m
£38–54
Bus via Queensway Q5
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus Uk042 / ...
5h 12m
£17–37

London to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £8–24 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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