What is the cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Leicester is to bus and train which costs £23 - £60 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station South E6 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Kingsway GD, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Leicester?

The distance between Pontypridd and Leicester is 160 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.

How do I travel from Pontypridd to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £40 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Pontypridd to Leicester?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Pontypridd to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Leicester bus from?

Pontypridd to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Leicester train from?

Pontypridd to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Leicester?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Leicester bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Pontypridd to Leicester train arrive?

Pontypridd to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Leicester is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Pontypridd to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontypridd to Leicester?

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Pontypridd to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LeicesterBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
4h 39m
£42–128
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk078 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LeicesterBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
6h 51m
£23–60
Drive 141.1 mi
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Leicester141.1 mi
2h 53m
£35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777 / ...
7h 48m
£25–57

Pontypridd to Leicester by train

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Distance: 159.3 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station South E6 to St Margaret's Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GF, Kingsway GD, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 48m.

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