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How to get fromPontypridd to Gatwickby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    4h 22m
    £70–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus bus Uk940
    6h 29m
    £27–41

  3. Bus via Kingsway K14

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    6h 6m
    £33–58

  4. Drive  166.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Gatwickcar car 166.6 mi
    2h 58m
    £41–60

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 16m
    £96–202

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    6h 20m
    £63–157

Pontypridd to Gatwick by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Gatwick Airport via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Kingsway K14 to North Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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