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

The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walsall to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Walsall and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Walsall station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Birmingham Coach Station, Queensway Q1 and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Walsall and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Walsall and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Walsall to Pontypridd?

The distance between Walsall and Pontypridd is 132 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walsall to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Walsall to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walsall to Pontypridd bus from?

Walsall to Pontypridd bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Walsall Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Walsall to Pontypridd train from?

Walsall to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Walsall to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Walsall to Pontypridd is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus and bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Walsall to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Walsall to Pontypridd bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Dale End station.

Where does the Walsall to Pontypridd train arrive?

Walsall to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Walsall to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Pontypridd is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Walsall to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1705+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Walsall to Pontypridd - 4 ways to travel via train, line 51 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 49m
£33–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
6h 17m
£19–46
Line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Walsall Bus Station to Dale End51 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Kingsway GD
4. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
5h 49m
£22–55
Drive 114.8 mi
1. Drive from Walsall to Pontypridd114.8 mi
2h 10m
£29–42

Walsall to Pontypridd by train

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £25–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walsall Bus Station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Dale End, Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Queensway Q1, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 5h 49m.

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