There are 3 ways to get from Pontypridd to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus X77
4h 8m£42–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
5h 9m£14–19Drive 93.2 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Welshpoolcar 93.2 mi
2h 2m£23–34
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Welshpool is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Berriew Street via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Welshpool is 139 miles. The road distance is 93.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Welshpool without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Pontypridd to Welshpool, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Welshpool bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 2.
Pontypridd to Welshpool bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Welshpool is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Pontypridd to Welshpool.
There are 556+ hotels available in Welshpool.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?
Celtic Travel operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–9 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
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