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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Pontypridd to Cardiff
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 Pontypridd to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Pontypridd for Cardiff every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 18 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest buses will take 37 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.
7:201h05Pontypridd8:25CardiffFind prices1 change- 8:201h01Pontypridd9:21CardiffFind prices1 change
- 9:201h01Pontypridd10:21CardiffFind prices1 change
- 10:201h01Pontypridd11:21CardiffFind prices1 change
- 11:201h01Pontypridd12:21CardiffFind prices1 change
9:560h37Pontypridd10:33Cardiff£51One-way0 changes- 10:560h37Pontypridd11:33Cardiff£51One-way0 changes
- 11:560h37Pontypridd12:33Cardiff£51One-way0 changes
- 12:560h37Pontypridd13:33Cardiff£51One-way0 changes
- 13:560h37Pontypridd14:33Cardiff£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Pontypridd to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontypridd to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 18 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£7 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Pontypridd to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pontypridd to Cardiff coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 Pontypridd | 0h38 | 7:33 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:20 Pontypridd | 1h05 | 8:25 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 7:55 Pontypridd | 0h38 | 8:33 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:20 Pontypridd | 1h01 | 9:21 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 8:55 Pontypridd | 0h38 | 9:33 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pontypridd to Cardiff
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Buses from Pontypridd to Cardiff run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 04:48, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 18 km distance in 37m.
Distance 18 km |
Average bus duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 37m |
First bus 4:48 |
Last bus 23:58 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Stagecoach South Wales from Pontypridd to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Pontypridd to Cardiff with Stagecoach South Wales for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Pontypridd to Cardiff coach
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