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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Pontypridd
Showing times and prices for 21 Nov
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
223 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Pontypridd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Pontypridd will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Fast coaches
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Pontypridd every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 223 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
21:303h20
London00:50Pontypridd
£51One-way
0 changes
20:303h20
London23:50Pontypridd
£121One-way
0 changes
21:303h20
London00:50Pontypridd
£51One-way
0 changes
20:303h20
London23:50Pontypridd
£121One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Pontypridd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Pontypridd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 223 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Pontypridd bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Pontypridd coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 08:41
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX040 · NX216 | Delayed 18:00 00:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h15 | 05:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX201 | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 14:05 Cardiff, Malthouse Avenue (Gate Business Park) | 1 change | |
| NX507 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 14:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 13:45 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 17:15 Bridgend, Sarn Odeon | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 14:40 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 15:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 · NX201 | Delayed 15:00 12:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 16:20 Cardiff, Malthouse Avenue (Gate Business Park) | 1 change | |
| NX509 | Delayed 22:45 12:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 19:15 19:15Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 16:05 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 16:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 15:40 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 17:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 16:55 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 · NX201 | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 18:20 Cardiff, Malthouse Avenue (Gate Business Park) | 1 change | |
| NX509 | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 18:15 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | Delayed 22:45 14:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 19:15 19:15Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 19:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 19:05 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h25 | 20:25 Bridgend, Sarn Odeon | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 19:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 19:25 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 20:10 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | Delayed 22:45 16:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 20:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 20:15 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 20:55 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 21:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 21:00 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 21:50 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 22:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | Delayed 22:45 18:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 21:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 21:30 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h05 | 23:05 Bridgend, Sarn Odeon | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 · NX201 | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 22:20 Cardiff, Malthouse Avenue (Gate Business Park) | 1 change | |
| NX509 | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 22:25 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 23:00 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 22:20 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | Delayed 22:45 19:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 22:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 23:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 23:20 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 · NX201 | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 01:20 Cardiff, Malthouse Avenue (Gate Business Park) | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX201 | On time 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 01:20 Cardiff, Malthouse Avenue (Gate Business Park) | 1 change | |
| NX444 · NX201 | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 01:20 Cardiff, Malthouse Avenue (Gate Business Park) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h10 | 04:40 Bridgend, Sarn Odeon | 1 change | |
| NX509 | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 00:40 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | Delayed 22:45 21:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 00:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 00:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 01:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | On time 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h16 | 03:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX509 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h01 | 03:00 Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Pontypridd
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Pontypridd run on average 52 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 34 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 223 km distance in 3h 1m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 223 km |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 52 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 3h 1m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London to PontypriddYou can travel by bus between London to Pontypridd with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
£5
FlixBus frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
£10
National Express frequency
48 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: London to Pontypridd coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
Cheap coach tickets from London to Pontypridd can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Pontypridd is £26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London to Pontypridd is 3 h to travel the 138 mile long route, with around there are 51 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London to Pontypridd leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from London to Pontypridd leaves at 23: 45.
There are 51 coaches a day from London to Pontypridd which require at least one change with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from London to Pontypridd, you can count on National Express or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Pontypridd. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Pontypridd and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Pontypridd from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London to Pontypridd by coach is December.
You have options as you can travel between London and Pontypridd 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from London to Pontypridd has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Pontypridd.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Pontypridd.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Pontypridd, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Pontypridd.
No, luggage for the coach from London to Pontypridd needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London to Pontypridd.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Pontypridd.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London to Pontypridd.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London to Pontypridd.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Pontypridd
London
Pontypridd
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Distance to city center
22 kmCar connection
Great South West RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
Northern Perimeter RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Baker Street Station, Gloucester Place
information
London, Victoria Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
Buckingham Palace RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, York Road (London Eye)
Amenities at bus station
Accessibilityinformation
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
information
London, Marble Arch
information
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
information
London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road
information
London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
information
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