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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Worcester and Pontypridd?

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 Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Worcester and Pontypridd?

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 35m.

How far is it from Worcester to Pontypridd?

The distance between Worcester and Pontypridd is 97 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worcester to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £26 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Worcester to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Pontypridd bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Worcester to Pontypridd train from?

Worcester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.

Train or bus from Worcester to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Worcester to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £26 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Worcester to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Worcester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Worcester to Pontypridd train arrive?

Worcester to Pontypridd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gloucester station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Pontypridd is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Worcester to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Worcester to Pontypridd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Worcester to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucester
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
2h 35m
£26–65
Drive 79.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Worcester to Pontypridd79.4 mi
1h 40m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia GardensCp9
4h 24m
£26–36
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
2h 51m
£28–62
Train, bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucester
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1132
5h 22m
£25–42

Worcester to Pontypridd by train

104Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.7 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 3h.

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