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 £18 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.

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 4m 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, Bus Station and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m 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 30m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Reading bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 4m to drive from Pontypridd to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket 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 Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 30m
£34–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus Uk049 / ...
4h 26m
£19–39
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Readingcar 115.8 mi
2h 4m
£29–41

Pontypridd to Reading by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.1 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridge Street via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, Bus Station, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 4h 26m.

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