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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 23m
    £51–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StbusUk077 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangebusUk021 / ...
    8h 31m
    £22–35

  3. Drive 140.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Ellesmere Portcar140.4 mi
    3h 1m
    £36–51

  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 31m
    £96–236

  5. Bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1busX4
    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 Stationbus2A / ...
    5. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus1
    6. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus1 / ...
    8h 56m

Pontypridd to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage 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 Catherine Street E2 to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, Newhall St, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 31m.

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