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

The cheapest way to get from Newbury to Pontypridd is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newbury to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Newbury and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Newbury to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Park Way and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Newbury and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Newbury and arriving at Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Newbury to Pontypridd?

The distance between Newbury and Pontypridd is 139 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newbury to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Newbury to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Pontypridd bus from?

Newbury to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Park Way station.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Pontypridd train from?

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

Train or bus from Newbury to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Newbury to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Newbury to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Newbury to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Newbury to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newbury to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Newbury to Pontypridd is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Newbury to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1705+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Newbury to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newbury 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 58m
£55–120
Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Way to Station Road1
2. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GDUk042
6h 15m
£13–31
Drive 101.7 mi
1. Drive from Newbury to Pontypridd101.7 mi
1h 51m
£26–37
Train via Westbury
1. Take the train from Newbury to Westbury (Wilts)London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 33m
£44–58

Newbury to Pontypridd by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.2 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Newbury to Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Way to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 6h 15m.

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