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

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Maidenhead and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Maidenhead and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Pontypridd?

The distance between Maidenhead and Pontypridd is 133 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Maidenhead to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Pontypridd bus from?

Maidenhead to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Pontypridd train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidenhead to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Maidenhead to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Maidenhead to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Maidenhead to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidenhead to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Pontypridd is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Maidenhead to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 45m
£55–116
Drive 130.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidenhead to Pontypridd130.9 mi
2h 15m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
5h 57m
£35–56
Line 704 bus, bus, line 50 bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Heathrow Terminal 5704
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway K14201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Square 22 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 1050
4. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Catherine Street E1120
5h 59m

Maidenhead to Pontypridd by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.7 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Maidenhead to Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GD hourly. Tickets cost £11–25 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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