There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff BayPontypridd - Cardiff Bay
29 min£3–10Bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
- Take the bus from Kingsway GR to Prospect Place9
1h 11m£7–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water)17.4 mi
34 min£35–45Drive 17.4 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water)17.4 mi
34 min£5–7Line 132 bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Caddy`s to Greyfriars Road GF132
- Take the bus from Kingsway GR to Prospect Place9
1h 37m£8–10
Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train which takes 29 min and costs £3 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Prospect Place via Kingsway GR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Cardiff Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Pontypridd and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 13 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £3 - £10.
The train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Catherine Street E2 station.
Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train which takes 29 min and costs £3 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay hourly. Tickets cost £3–10 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Prospect Place via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Kingsway GR in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Caddy`s to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- talktous@cardiffbus.com
- Website
- cardiffbus.com
Bus from Kingsway GR to Prospect Place
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.cardiffbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
RT Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7802 251 236
- Website
- rt-taxis.business.site
Pontypridd Taxi Services
- Phone
- +44 7778 168 868
- Website
- pontypriddtaxiservices.co.uk
Fox Cabs Pontypridd
- Phone
- +44 7537 836 179
A & L Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7969 057 821
- Website
- pontypridd-taxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 18 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay (Water).
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