There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff CentralTreherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
32 min£3–10Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pontypridd to Cardiff11.6 mi
45 min£1Bus
- Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
51 min£4–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station13.1 mi
23 min£30–40Drive 13.1 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station13.1 mi
23 min£4–5
Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Pontypridd and Cardiff Central bus Station is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £3 - £10.
The train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Catherine Street E2 station.
Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station is to train which takes 32 min and costs £3 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 51 min.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Cardiff Central bus Station, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–10 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 38 min.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Pontypridd to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
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 Central bus Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station is 13 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central bus Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pontypridd and Cardiff Central bus Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





