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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Oldbury is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Oldbury is to drive which takes 2h and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Oldbury Interchange via Kingsway GD, Kingsway K14 and Willow Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Sandwell & Dudley via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Oldbury?

The distance between Pontypridd and Oldbury is 126 miles. The road distance is 107.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Oldbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Pontypridd to Oldbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Oldbury bus from?

Pontypridd to Oldbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Catherine Street E2 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Oldbury train from?

Pontypridd to Oldbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Oldbury?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Oldbury is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Kingsway K14, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Oldbury bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Oldbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where does the Pontypridd to Oldbury train arrive?

Pontypridd to Oldbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Oldbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Oldbury is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Pontypridd to Oldbury.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff CentralTreherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 38m
£34–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
6h 27m
£16–34
Bus via Kingsway K14
1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Queensway Q1
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Lordswood Rd111 / ...
4. Take the bus from Willow Avenue to Oldbury Interchange12 / ...
5h 2m
£24–54
Drive 106.7 mi
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Oldbury106.7 mi
2h
£27–39

Pontypridd to Oldbury by train

106Weekly Trains

3h 38mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.3 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Oldbury, Sandwell, England?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Sandwell & Dudley via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Oldbury Interchange via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, Queensway Q1, Kingsway K14, Lordswood Rd, and Willow Avenue in around 5h 2m.

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