What is the cheapest way to get from Newport Station to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Newport Station to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newport Station to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Newport Station to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Newport Station and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport Station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Newport Station and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Newport Station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Newport Station to Pontypridd?

The distance between Newport Station and Pontypridd is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.

How do I travel from Newport Station to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Newport Station to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Newport Station to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Newport Station to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport Station to Pontypridd bus from?

Newport Station to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Where do I catch the Newport Station to Pontypridd train from?

Newport Station to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport Station to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Newport Station to Pontypridd is to train which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Newport Station to Pontypridd bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Newport Station and Pontypridd?

Pontypridd is 1h behind Newport Station. It is currently 8:03 AM in Newport Station and 7:03 AM in Pontypridd.

Where does the Newport Station to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport Station to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport Station to Pontypridd is 21 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Newport Station to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Newport Station to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Newport Station to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
54 min
£10–14
Drive 20.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport Station to Pontypridd20.8 mi
29 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
1h 35m
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport Station to Pontypridd20.8 mi
29 min
£75–95
Bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Kingsway GR30
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1132
2h 6m
£8–12

Newport Station to Pontypridd by train

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What companies run services between Newport Station, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Kingsway GD and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 1h 35m.

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