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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Swansea is to bus which costs £7 - £14 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Swansea is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Kingsway GD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Swansea?

The distance between Pontypridd and Swansea is 58 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £9 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Pontypridd to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Swansea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Swansea train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Swansea?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Swansea is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £9 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £14 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Swansea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontypridd to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Swansea is 36 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Pontypridd to Swansea.

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

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Pontypridd to Swansea - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Pontypridd to Swansea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 38m
£10–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Swansea Bus Station Stand BUk910 / ...
1h 48m
£8–13
Drive 35.5 mi
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Swansea35.5 mi
58 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Swansea35.5 mi
58 min
£80–100
Line 404 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8404
2. Take the train from Bridgend to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 10m
£12–21
Line 404 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8404
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Swansea Bus Station Stand SX1
3h 10m

Pontypridd to Swansea by train

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.8 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Kingsway GD in around 1h 48m.

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