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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Thatcham is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Thatcham is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Thatcham?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Green Lane via Kingsway GD, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and St Marys Butts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Thatcham?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Thatcham via Cardiff Central and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Thatcham?

The distance between Pontypridd and Thatcham is 135 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Thatcham without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Pontypridd to Thatcham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Thatcham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Thatcham train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Thatcham?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Thatcham is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Thatcham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontypridd to Thatcham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Thatcham?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Thatcham is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Pontypridd to Thatcham.

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Pontypridd to Thatcham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Thatcham 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 / ...
3h 4m
£40–117
Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk042
2. Take the bus from St Marys Butts to Green Lane1
6h 2m
£15–34
Drive 103.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Thatcham103.2 mi
1h 52m
£26–37

Pontypridd to Thatcham by train

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Distance: 134.7 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Thatcham via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Green Lane via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, and St Marys Butts in around 6h 2m.

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