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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Pontypridd is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 4 and Hollybush Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Penarth to Pontypridd?

The distance between Penarth and Pontypridd is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Penarth to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Pontypridd bus from?

Penarth to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Windsor Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Pontypridd train from?

Penarth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Penarth station.

Train or bus from Penarth to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Penarth to Pontypridd is to train which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 92 bus and line 23 bus and line 132 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Penarth to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Penarth to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7 station.

Where does the Penarth to Pontypridd train arrive?

Penarth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Penarth to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Pontypridd is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Penarth to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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Penarth to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, line 92 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penarth to Cardiff CentralPenarth - Coryton / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
49 min
£7–11
Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penarth to Pontypridd16.8 mi
28 min
£5–7
Line 92 bus, line 23 bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Windsor Terrace to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 792 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 4 to Hollybush Inn23 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hollybush Inn to Catherine Street E1132
1h 44m
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penarth to Pontypridd16.8 mi
28 min
£35–45
Line 92 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Windsor Terrace to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 792 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h
£5–8

Penarth to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 16 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Penarth to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Catherine Street E1 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 4 and Hollybush Inn in around 1h 44m.

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