There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 9m£25–47Drive 74.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Cheltenhamcar 74.4 mi
1h 22m£19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Wellbus 825 / ...
4h 6m£20–32
Pontypridd to Cheltenham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Royal Well via Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Cheltenham is 75 miles. The road distance is 74.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Pontypridd to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Catherine Street E2 station.
Pontypridd to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cheltenham is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Cheltenham Spa via Cardiff Central in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Royal Well via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff Bridge KQ, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypridd to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Pontypridd to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Cheltenham is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Pontypridd to Cheltenham.
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