There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Worcester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 9m£39–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus Stationbus Cp4
3h 50m£20–31Drive 79.8 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Worcestercar 79.8 mi
1h 41m£20–29Train via Gloucester
- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain
- Take the train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hilltrain
3h 23m£35–69Line 120 bus, line 50 bus, train
- Take the bus from Caddy`s to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7bus 120
- Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6 to Queensway Q1bus 50
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
4h 15m£38–58
Pontypridd to Worcester by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Worcester is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Worcester is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £29.
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 Kingsway Hilton GP, Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Worcestershire Parkway via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Worcester is 98 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Worcester without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Pontypridd to Worcester, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Worcester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Catherine Street E2 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 9m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Worcester, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Sidbury via Cardiff Central, Worcestershire Parkway, and Worcestershire Parkway in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Worcester Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway Hilton GP, Castle Street, Cardiff Bridge KQ, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Worcestershire Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Worcestershire Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Caddy`s to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6 to Queensway Q1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypridd to Worcester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ 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 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Pontypridd to Worcester.
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