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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Penarth is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Penarth is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E4 and arriving at Albert Road via Tonteg Garage, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Penarth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Penarth?

The distance between Pontypridd and Penarth is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £6 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Pontypridd to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Penarth bus from?

Pontypridd to Penarth bus services, operated by Edwards Coaches UK, depart from Catherine Street E4 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Penarth train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Penarth?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Penarth is to train which takes 55 min and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and line 400 bus and line 92 bus, which costs and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Penarth bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Penarth bus services, operated by Edwards Coaches UK, arrive at Tonteg Garage station.

Where does the Pontypridd to Penarth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Penarth is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Pontypridd to Penarth.

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

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Pontypridd to Penarth - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 100 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Penarth by train, bus, taxi, 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 PenarthCoryton - Penarth / ...
55 min
£7–10
Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Penarth16.9 mi
28 min
£5–6
Line 100 bus, line 400 bus, line 92 bus
1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E4 to Tonteg Garage100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tonteg Garage to Greyfriars Road GH400
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Albert Road305 / ...
2h 16m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Penarth16.9 mi
28 min
£35–45
Train, line 92 bus
1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff CentralTreherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Albert Road305 / ...
1h 8m
£6–8

Pontypridd to Penarth by train

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Distance: 15.9 mi
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Penarth via Cardiff Central in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E4 to Albert Road via Tonteg Garage, Greyfriars Road GH, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 2h 16m.

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