There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
3h 55m£77–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
6h 4m£31–51Drive 162.2 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Pontypriddcar 162.2 mi
2h 57m£40–58Fly
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EMA - CWL
11h 53m£54–252
Nottingham to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Nottingham and Pontypridd is 178 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Nottingham to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Nottingham to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Pontypridd is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £260 and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £40–230
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–320
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £95–310
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–300
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Nottingham to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Pontypridd is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Nottingham to Pontypridd.
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