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There are 6 ways to get from Pontypridd to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtontrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchestertrainLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 6m
    £59–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus717 / ...
    8h 15m
    £48–87

  3. Drive 216.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Colchestercar216.6 mi
    4h 1m
    £54–78

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)planeCWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    7h 32m
    £232–608

  5. Train via Gloucester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to GloucestertrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Stansted AirporttrainBristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
    9h 9m
    £101–318

  6. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeCWL - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
    8h 27m
    £89–261

Pontypridd to Colchester by train

Calendar193Weekly Trains
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Colchester via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Coach Stop via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 15m.

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