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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £22 - £80 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Pontypridd via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Pontypridd?

The distance between Sheffield and Pontypridd is 208 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Sheffield to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Pontypridd bus from?

Sheffield to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Pontypridd train from?

Sheffield to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Sheffield to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Sheffield to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Pontypridd train arrive?

Sheffield to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Pontypridd is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Sheffield to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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Sheffield to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol ParkwayEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 2m
£86–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
7h 26m
£22–77
Drive 182.1 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Pontypridd182.1 mi
3h 36m
£46–66
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New StreetLeeds - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 24m
£55–161
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to StockportCleethorpes - Stockport / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 8m
£52–153

Sheffield to Pontypridd by train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.5 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Pontypridd via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Catherine Street E1 via Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 26m.

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