There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Castell Coch by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to Taffs WellMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
23 min£2–4Line 132 bus
- Take the bus from Railway Station South E6 to Ynys Bridge East132
33 min£4–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Castell Coch7.6 mi
11 min£19–23Drive 7.6 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Castell Coch7.6 mi
11 min£2–3
Pontypridd to Castell Coch by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Castell Coch is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Castell Coch is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £19 - £23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Station South E6 station and arriving at Ynys Bridge East. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Taffs Well. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Pontypridd and Castell Coch is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Castell Coch without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £2 - £4.
The train from Pontypridd to Taffs Well takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Pontypridd to Castell Coch bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Railway Station South E6.
Pontypridd to Castell Coch train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Castell Coch is to train which takes 23 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 33 min.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Castell Coch, Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Pontypridd to Taffs Well every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Railway Station South E6 to Ynys Bridge East every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 27 min.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pontypridd to Taffs Well
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £2–4
Bus from Railway Station South E6 to Ynys Bridge East
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- £19–23
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 Castell Coch bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Ynys Bridge East station.
Pontypridd to Castell Coch train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Taffs Well station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Castell Coch is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Pontypridd to Castell Coch.
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