4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Pontypridd
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
37 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Pontypridd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Cardiff to Pontypridd you need to make at least one change.
7:400h40Cardiff8:20PontypriddFind prices1 change
8:051h01Cardiff9:06PontypriddFind prices1 change- 9:050h58Cardiff10:03PontypriddFind prices1 change
- 10:000h56Cardiff10:56PontypriddFind prices1 change
- 11:000h56Cardiff11:56PontypriddFind prices1 change
- 8:400h37Cardiff9:17Pontypridd£91One-way1 change
- 9:400h37Cardiff10:17Pontypridd£91One-way1 change
- 10:400h37Cardiff11:17Pontypridd£91One-way1 change
- 11:400h37Cardiff12:17Pontypridd£91One-way1 change
- 12:400h37Cardiff13:17Pontypridd£91One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Pontypridd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Pontypridd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 18 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Pontypridd bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Pontypridd coaches for today, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:05 Cardiff | 0h57 | 12:02 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:05 Cardiff | 0h57 | 13:02 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:05 Cardiff | 0h57 | 14:02 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:05 Cardiff | 0h57 | 15:02 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 20 April | |||||
| 6:41 Cardiff | 0h51 | 7:32 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:11 Cardiff | 0h51 | 8:02 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:40 Cardiff | 0h40 | 8:20 Pontypridd | 1 change | |
| 7:41 Cardiff | 0h54 | 8:35 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:05 Cardiff | 1h01 | 9:06 Pontypridd | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd
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Buses from Cardiff to Pontypridd run on average 2 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:47, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 18 km distance in 29m.
Distance 18 km |
Average bus duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 29m |
First bus 5:47 |
Last bus 23:58 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: Stagecoach South Wales, Edwards Coaches UK from Cardiff to PontypriddYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Pontypridd with Stagecoach South Wales, Edwards Coaches UK for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Pontypridd coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Pontypridd by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pontypridd, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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