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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £13 - £45 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Swindon to Pontypridd?

The distance between Swindon and Pontypridd is 80 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £25 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Swindon to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Pontypridd bus from?

Swindon to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Pontypridd train from?

Swindon to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Swindon to Pontypridd is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Swindon to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Swindon to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Swindon to Pontypridd train arrive?

Swindon to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Pontypridd is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Swindon to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

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Swindon to Pontypridd - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 38m
£25–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
2h 50m
£14–42
Drive 77.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Pontypriddcar 77.7 mi
1h 26m
£19–27

Swindon to Pontypridd by train

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 79.9 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Cardiff North Road and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 2h 50m.

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