There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Reading 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 Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 24m£50–98Line 132 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station South E6 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Readingbus Uk042
5h 7m£18–28Drive 115.8 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Readingcar 115.8 mi
2h 4m£29–42
Pontypridd to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Reading is to line 132 bus and bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Railway Station South E6 and arriving at Bridge Street via Cardiff North Road and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Reading. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Reading via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Reading is 122 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Pontypridd to Reading, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Railway Station South E6.
Pontypridd to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Reading is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Reading via Cardiff Central in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station South E6 to Bridge Street via Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 5h 7m.
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Bus from Railway Station South E6 to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF station.
Pontypridd to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Reading is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Pontypridd to Reading.
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