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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Pontypridd is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Northampton to Pontypridd?

The distance between Northampton and Pontypridd is 170 miles. The road distance is 142.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Northampton to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Pontypridd bus from?

Northampton to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Pontypridd train from?

Northampton to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Northampton to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Northampton to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Northampton to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Northampton to Pontypridd train arrive?

Northampton to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Pontypridd is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Northampton to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New StreetLondon Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 30m
£35–124
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
6h 50m
£32–52
Drive 141.6 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Pontypridd141.6 mi
2h 50m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Station707 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14111 / ...
7h 8m
£36–73

Northampton to Pontypridd by train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 6h 50m.

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