What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Pontypridd?

The distance between Port Talbot and Pontypridd is 45 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £9 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Port Talbot to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Pontypridd bus from?

Port Talbot to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Pontypridd train from?

Port Talbot to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Pontypridd is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £9 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £15 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Pontypridd train arrive?

Port Talbot to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Pontypridd is 26 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Port Talbot to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Pontypridd?

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Port Talbot to Pontypridd - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Port Talbot to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff CentralSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 12m
£10–21
Drive 26.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Pontypridd26.3 mi
45 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 to Kingsway GDUk940
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
1h 55m
£8–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Pontypridd26.3 mi
45 min
£55–70
Line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3404
2h 12m
£9–16
Bus, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 7 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Sardis House D3404
2h 41m

Port Talbot to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 44.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Kingsway GD and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 1h 55m.

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