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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Rhondda is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Rhondda is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Town Hall 2 and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Rhondda?

The distance between Pontypool and Rhondda is 42 miles. The road distance is 24 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £14 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Pontypool to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Rhondda bus from?

Pontypool to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Town Hall 2 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Rhondda train from?

Pontypool to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Rhondda is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £14 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Pontypool to Rhondda bus arrive?

Pontypool to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GH station.

Where does the Pontypool to Rhondda train arrive?

Pontypool to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Rhondda is 24 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Pontypool to Rhondda.

Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 662+ hotels available in Rhondda.

Pontypool to Rhondda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 27m
£14–24
Drive 23.9 mi
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1. Drive from Pontypool to Rhonddacar 23.9 mi
47 min
£6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
3h 8m
£14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Rhonddataxi 23.9 mi
47 min
£100–130

Pontypool to Rhondda by bus and train

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Distance: 41.6 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Ystrad Rhondda via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Ferndale Hotel via Greyfriars Road GH and Greyfriars Road GF in around 3h 8m.

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