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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Pontypridd?

The distance between Pontypool and Pontypridd is 35 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £14 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Pontypool to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Pontypridd bus from?

Pontypool to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Pontypridd is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £14 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Pontypool to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Pontypool to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Pontypridd is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Pontypool to Pontypridd.

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1705+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Pontypool to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 21 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff CentralCrewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 42m
£14–18
Drive 19 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Pontypridd19 mi
28 min
£5–7
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 921
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Ynysangharad Park Gates7
2h 10m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Pontypridd19 mi
28 min
£40–50

Pontypool to Pontypridd by bus and train

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 35.2 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a bus from Town Hall 4 to Pontypridd via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Twympath to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 10m.

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