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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Reading is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Reading. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Bridge Street via Kingsway GD and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Reading?

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.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Reading?

The distance between Pontypridd and Reading is 122 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Pontypridd to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Reading?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Reading is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Reading bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Pontypridd to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Reading is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Pontypridd to Reading.

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Pontypridd to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Reading 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 ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 24m
£34–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk042
4h 44m
£15–34
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Reading115.8 mi
2h 3m
£29–42

Pontypridd to Reading by train

188Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.1 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £8–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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