What is the cheapest way to get from Rhymney to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Rhymney to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhymney to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Rhymney to Pontypridd is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rhymney and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhymney to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from The Royal and arriving at Catherine Street E2 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rhymney and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Rhymney to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Rhymney and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Rhymney to Pontypridd?

The distance between Rhymney and Pontypridd is 22 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.

How do I travel from Rhymney to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Rhymney to Pontypridd without a car is to line 53 bus and train which takes 1h 21m and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Rhymney to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Rhymney to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhymney to Pontypridd bus from?

Rhymney to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from The Royal station.

Where do I catch the Rhymney to Pontypridd train from?

Rhymney to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhymney station.

Train or bus from Rhymney to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Rhymney to Pontypridd is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £8 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Rhymney to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Rhymney to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Rhymney to Pontypridd train arrive?

Rhymney to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Rhymney to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhymney to Pontypridd is 17 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Rhymney to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Rhymney to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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Rhymney to Pontypridd - 6 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Line 53 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Royal to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 53 / ...
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypriddtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 21m
£8–10
Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rhymney to Pontypriddcar 16.6 mi
19 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Rhymney to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Bay - Pontypridd / ...
1h 22m
£9–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rhymney to Pontypriddtaxi 16.6 mi
19 min
£35–45
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Royal to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Catherine Street E2bus X4
1h 45m
£8–12
Line 53 bus, bus via Hanbury Square
1. Take the bus from The Royal to Hanbury Squarebus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanbury Square to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus X38
2h 11m

Rhymney to Pontypridd by bus and train

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 21.4 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Rhymney, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Rhymney to Pontypridd via Cardiff Queen Street in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Royal to Catherine Street E2 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 1h 45m.

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