There are 4 ways to get from Tonypandy to Pontyclun by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 122 bus
best- Take the bus from Steps to Cwrt Bethelbus 122
49 min£4–6Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tonypandy to Pontycluncar 8.3 mi
14 min£2–3Train
- Take the train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central
1h 23m£11–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tonypandy to Pontycluntaxi 8.3 mi
14 min£20–24
Tonypandy to Pontyclun by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tonypandy to Pontyclun is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Tonypandy to Pontyclun is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £20 - £24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Steps and arriving at Cwrt Bethel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
No, there is no direct train from Tonypandy to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Tonypandy and arriving at Pontyclun via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Tonypandy and Pontyclun is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tonypandy to Pontyclun without a car is to line 122 bus which takes 49 min and costs £4 - £6.
The line 122 bus from Steps to Cwrt Bethel takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Tonypandy to Pontyclun bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Steps station.
Tonypandy to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Tonypandy station.
The best way to get from Tonypandy to Pontyclun is to line 122 bus which takes 49 min and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £12 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Tonypandy, Wales and Pontyclun, Wales?
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Steps to Cwrt Bethel hourly. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 47 min.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Steps to Cwrt Bethel
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £20–24
Valley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7532 715 477
Kev's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7990 907 040
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More Questions & Answers
Tonypandy to Pontyclun bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Cwrt Bethel station.
Tonypandy to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tonypandy to Pontyclun is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Tonypandy to Pontyclun.
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