There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Telford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 31m£42–104Drive 105.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Telford105.3 mi
2h 17m£27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station409
6h 27m
Pontypridd to Telford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Telford is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Telford is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Telford station. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Telford. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Telford Central via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Telford is 133 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Telford without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Pontypridd to Telford, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Telford bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Pontypridd to Telford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Telford is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Telford, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 27m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Telford bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Pontypridd to Telford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Telford is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Pontypridd to Telford.
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