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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Catherine Street E2 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Telford to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Pontypridd via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Telford to Pontypridd?

The distance between Telford and Pontypridd is 133 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Telford to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Telford to Pontypridd bus from?

Telford to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Telford to Pontypridd train from?

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

Train or bus from Telford to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Telford to Pontypridd is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Telford to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Telford to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Telford to Pontypridd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Telford to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Pontypridd is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Telford to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Telford to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Telford to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff CentralCrewe - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 28m
£32–69
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New StreetAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
6h 31m
£20–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2409
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
5h 50m
Drive 105.3 mi
1. Drive from Telford to Pontypridd105.3 mi
2h 17m
£27–38

Telford to Pontypridd by train

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.2 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Catherine Street E2 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 5h 50m.

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