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 Twympath and arriving at Sports Centre via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

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 20m and costs £14 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m 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 Twympath station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Rhondda is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 7 bus and line 120 bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Pontypool to Rhondda bus arrive?

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

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 423+ hotels available in Rhondda.

Pontypool to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, and line 7 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pontypool to Rhondda by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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 20m
£14–25
Drive 23.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Rhonddacar 23.9 mi
47 min
£6–9
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 21
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 7
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 to Sports Centrebus 120 / ...
3h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Rhonddataxi 23.9 mi
47 min
£50–65
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 40m
£15–21

Pontypool to Rhondda by bus and train

120Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.1 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall 4 to Ystrad Rhondda via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Twympath to Sports Centre via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 in around 3h 4m.

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