There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train via Taunton
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 14m£62–115Line 132 bus, bus, line 2 bus, line 11 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station South E6 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to John Nash Drivebus 2
- Take the bus from John Nash Drive to Cary Paradebus 11
7h 38m£27–45Drive 134.7 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Torquaycar 134.7 mi
2h 22m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 16m£59–116
Pontypridd to Torquay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Torquay is to line 132 bus and bus and line 2 bus and line 11 bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Railway Station South E6 and arriving at Cary Parade via Sophia Gardens, Bus Station and John Nash Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Newton Abbot via Cardiff Central and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Torquay is 155 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Torquay without a car is to train via Taunton which takes 5h 14m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Pontypridd to Torquay, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Railway Station South E6.
Pontypridd to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Torquay is to train via Taunton which takes 5h 14m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus and line 2 bus and line 11 bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Cary Parade via Cardiff Central, Taunton, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station South E6 to Cary Parade via Greyfriars Road GF, Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and John Nash Drive in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Railway Station South E6 to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to John Nash Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from John Nash Drive to Cary Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypridd to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF station.
Pontypridd to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Torquay is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Pontypridd to Torquay.
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