There are 6 ways to get from Pontypool to Rhondda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus X24
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 25m£15–29Drive 23.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypool to Rhonddacar 23.9 mi
47 min£6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
2h 57m£15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontypool to Rhonddataxi 23.9 mi
47 min£50–65Train
- Take the train from Abergavenny to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 58m£23–41Line 21 bus, line 7 bus, line 132 bus
- Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 21
- Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 7
- Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
3h 4m
Pontypool to Rhondda by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Rhondda is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Rhondda is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £5 - £9.
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 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Abergavenny and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Pontypool and Rhondda is 41 miles. The road distance is 24 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Rhondda without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 25m and costs £14 - £30.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Pontypool to Rhondda, including transfers.
Pontypool to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Town Hall 2 station.
Pontypool to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Abergavenny station.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Rhondda is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £14 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Ferndale Hotel via Greyfriars Road GH and Greyfriars Road GF in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 3 to Ystrad Rhondda via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Abergavenny to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Park Road to Market Square 15A
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01527 872857
- info@harriscoaches.com
- Website
- harriscoaches.com
Bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.harriscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypool to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GH station.
Pontypool to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Rhondda is 24 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Pontypool to Rhondda.
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