There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 1m£58–106Drive 129.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rugby to Pontypriddcar 129.8 mi
2h 33m£33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Dale Housebus X1
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
7h 43mBus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
7h 56m
Rugby to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Sheriff Street and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Rugby and Pontypridd is 151 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Rugby to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Rugby to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Rugby to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Rugby to Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Catherine Street E1 via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Dale House, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Dale House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
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Booking & Getting There
Rugby to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Dale House station.
Rugby to Pontypridd train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Pontypridd is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Rugby to Pontypridd.
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