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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Swansea to Pontypridd?

The distance between Swansea and Pontypridd is 58 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £10 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Swansea to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Pontypridd bus from?

Swansea to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Pontypridd train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontypridd is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £10 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Swansea to Pontypridd bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Pontypridd train arrive?

Swansea to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Pontypridd is 36 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Swansea to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 32m
£10–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
2h 10m
£8–14
Drive 35.5 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Pontypridd35.5 mi
58 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Pontypridd35.5 mi
58 min
£80–100
Train, line 404 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to BridgendMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3404
2h 28m
£11–21
Bus, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Sardis House D3404
3h 21m

Swansea to Pontypridd by train

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.8 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Kingsway GD and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 2h 10m.

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