There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Worcester 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
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
- Take the train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hill
3h 14m£21–65Drive 77.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Worcester77.2 mi
1h 45m£20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus StationCp9
4h 33m£26–37Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Worcester Foregate Street
3h 20m£29–65Line 132 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Caddy`s to Greyfriars Road GF132
- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Transport Hub
- Take the train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hill
5h 58m£20–36
Pontypridd to Worcester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Worcester is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Worcester is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Worcester station. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Worcester Bus Station via Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Worcester Shrub Hill via Cardiff Central and Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Worcester is 97 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Worcester without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £20 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Pontypridd to Worcester, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Worcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Pontypridd to Worcester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Worcester is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £20 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Worcester, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Worcester Shrub Hill via Cardiff Central and Gloucester in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Hereford to Worcester Foregate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Hereford to Worcester Foregate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Caddy`s to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Worcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Worcester Bus Station.
Pontypridd to Worcester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Worcester is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Pontypridd to Worcester.
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