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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Pontypridd is to fly and train which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Scotland to Pontypridd?

The distance between Scotland and Pontypridd is 394 miles. The road distance is 369 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Scotland to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Pontypridd bus from?

Scotland to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Pontypridd train from?

Scotland to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Scotland to Pontypridd is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Scotland to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Scotland to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Scotland to Pontypridd train arrive?

Scotland to Pontypridd train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Pontypridd is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Scotland to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1897+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Scotland to Pontypridd - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Pontypridd by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 7m
£121–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
12h 15m
£47–81
Drive 366.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Pontypriddcar 366.9 mi
6h 44m
£90–130
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
4h 46m
£61–178
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 41m
£139–245
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
9h 5m
£259–369
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
5h 2m
£70–162
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 4m
£110–270
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 28m
£69–212
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 7m
£88–196
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 23m
£92–200

Scotland to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 391.6 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Scotland and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Pontypridd via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Catherine Street E1 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 12h 15m.

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