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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Rugby is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Bennett Street via Kingsway GD, Kingsway K14, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Rugby?

The distance between Pontypridd and Rugby is 151 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Pontypridd to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Rugby bus from?

Pontypridd to Rugby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Catherine Street E2 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Rugby train from?

Pontypridd to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Rugby?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Rugby is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Rugby bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Rugby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where does the Pontypridd to Rugby train arrive?

Pontypridd to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Rugby is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Pontypridd to Rugby.

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

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Pontypridd to Rugby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 86 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Rugby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RugbyBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 6m
£39–121
Bus, line 86 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Queensway Q1
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station777 / ...
5. Take the bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Street86
6h 50m
£30–61
Drive 129.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Rugby129.2 mi
2h 28m
£33–47
Line 132 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Caddy`s to Greyfriars Road GF132
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Dale House to Pool Meadow Bus StationX1
4. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Stand H85 / ...
9h 6m

Pontypridd to Rugby by train

106Weekly Trains

4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bennett Street via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, Queensway Q1, Kingsway K14, Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 6h 50m.

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