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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station South E6 and arriving at Bus Station via Kingsway GD and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Barnstaple?

The distance between Pontypridd and Barnstaple is 165 miles. The road distance is 132.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 4m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Pontypridd to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Barnstaple bus from?

Pontypridd to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Barnstaple train from?

Pontypridd to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Barnstaple is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 4m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Pontypridd to Barnstaple train arrive?

Pontypridd to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Barnstaple is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Pontypridd to Barnstaple.

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

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 4m
£31–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
6h 46m
£33–59
Drive 131.9 mi
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Barnstaple131.9 mi
2h 20m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 57m
£52–96

Pontypridd to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 164.3 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station South E6 to Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GF, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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