There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucestertrain
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
2h 34m£34–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
3h 39m£18–29Drive 79.4 mi
- Drive from Worcester to Pontypriddcar 79.4 mi
1h 41m£20–29Train, line 50 bus, line 120 bus
- Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10bus 50
- Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Catherine Street E1bus 120
4h 37m£39–59
Worcester to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Pontypridd is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Worcester Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Sophia Gardens and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Worcester Shrub Hill and arriving at Pontypridd via Gloucester and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Worcester and Pontypridd is 97 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Worcester to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Worcester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Worcester Bus Station.
Worcester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Worcester, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Pontypridd via Gloucester and Cardiff Central in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Worcestershire Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Queensway Q5 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Catherine Street E1
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Worcester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Worcester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gloucester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Pontypridd is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Worcester to Pontypridd.
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