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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Pontypridd is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Buchanan Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Pontypridd via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Oban to Pontypridd?

The distance between Oban and Pontypridd is 489 miles. The road distance is 461.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs £80 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Oban to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Pontypridd bus from?

Oban to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Pontypridd train from?

Oban to Pontypridd train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Oban to Pontypridd is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs £80 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 3m.

Where does the Oban to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Oban to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Pontypridd train arrive?

Oban to Pontypridd train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Pontypridd is 462 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Oban to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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Oban to Pontypridd - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Oban to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
11h 11m
£84–312
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
16h 53m
£46–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
15h 3m
£47–69
Drive 459 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Pontypridd459 mi
8h 32m
£115–166
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 9m
£50–140
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 36m
£62–162
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 35m
£70–217
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
8h 46m
£93–261
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 48m
£103–319

Oban to Pontypridd by train and foot

13Weekly Services

11h 11mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.3 mi
Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Oban to Pontypridd via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Buchanan Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 15h 3m.

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