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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Penzance is to bus which costs £22 - £70 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Kingsway GD and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Penzance?

The distance between Pontypridd and Penzance is 257 miles. The road distance is 220.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 40m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Pontypridd to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Penzance train from?

Pontypridd to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Penzance?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 40m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontypridd to Penzance train arrive?

Pontypridd to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Penzance is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Pontypridd to Penzance.

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Pontypridd to Penzance - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
6h 40m
£31–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier RoadUkn49 / ...
8h 7m
£23–67
Drive 219.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Penzance219.4 mi
3h 59m
£55–80
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PenzanceCardiff Central - Penzance
7h 14m
£134–142
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-MareCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station404
11h 16m
£78–110

Pontypridd to Penzance by train

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.5 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Albert Pier Road via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 8h 7m.

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