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How to get fromPontypridd to Ellesmere Portby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Ellesmere Port by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 25m
    £51–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus
    8h 10m
    £24–48

  3. Drive 140.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Ellesmere Portcar140.4 mi
    3h 2m
    £35–50

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    7h 29m
    £93–204

  5. Train, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2busT4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus StationbusX76 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus2 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus1
    6. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus1 / ...
    9h 27m

Pontypridd to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Ellesmere Port, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station South E6 to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Greyfriars Road GF, Kingsway GD, Bus Station, Newhall St, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 10m.

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