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There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Overpool 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 35m
    £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 / ...
    9h 22m
    £22–47

  3. Bus, line 2 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 Stationbus2 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus1
    6. Take the bus from Railway Station to ShopsbusX1
    9h 7m

  4. Drive 141.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Overpoolcar141.1 mi
    3h 2m
    £36–51

  5. 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
    £92–211

Pontypridd to Overpool by train and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Shops via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Railway Station in around 9h 7m.

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