There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ludlowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 28m£35–63Drive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Ludlowcar 77.1 mi
1h 34m£19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
- Take the bus from Groe to Assembly Rooms Park & Ridebus X11
5h 11m
Pontypridd to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Ludlow is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Ludlow is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Assembly Rooms Park & Ride via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Groe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Ludlow via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Ludlow is 91 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Pontypridd to Ludlow, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Ludlow bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Pontypridd to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Ludlow is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Ludlow via Cardiff Central in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Assembly Rooms Park & Ride via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Groe in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
Bus from Groe to Assembly Rooms Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Ludlow bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Groe station.
Pontypridd to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Ludlow is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Pontypridd to Ludlow.
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