There are 4 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 49m£53–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4
5h 20m£26–41Drive 104.9 mi
- Drive from Wolverhampton to Pontypriddcar 104.9 mi
2h 19m£26–38Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 55m£48–90
Wolverhampton to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Sophia Gardens and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Pontypridd is 134 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Wolverhampton to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypridd is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wolverhampton to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Wolverhampton to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Pontypridd is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Wolverhampton to Pontypridd.
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