There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to CathaysMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
22 min£5–10Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pontypridd to Cardiff11.6 mi
46 min£1Bus
- Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to College Road RKX4
45 min£4–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union11.9 mi
19 min£28–35Drive 11.9 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union11.9 mi
19 min£3–5
Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £28 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at College Road RK. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Cathays. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Pontypridd and Cardiff University Students' Union is 11 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £5 - £10.
The train from Pontypridd to Cathays takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Catherine Street E2 station.
Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union is to train which takes 22 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Cardiff University Students' Union, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Pontypridd to Cathays every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Catherine Street E2 to College Road RK hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cathays
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Catherine Street E2 to College Road RK
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- £28–35
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 University Students' Union bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at College Road RK station.
Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cathays station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Pontypridd to Cardiff University Students' Union.
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