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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station South E6 and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Pontypridd and Aberystwyth is 144 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Aberystwyth bus from?

Pontypridd to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Aberystwyth train from?

Pontypridd to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Pontypridd to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Pontypridd to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Aberystwyth is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth.

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

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Pontypridd to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
5h 16m
£36–73
Drive 87.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Aberystwythcar 87.8 mi
2h 4m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
6h 55m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 48m
£66–112

Pontypridd to Aberystwyth by train and bus

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Distance: 143.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Railway Station South E6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Greyfriars Road GF, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 48m.

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