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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Pontypridd
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Pontypridd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Pontypridd will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bolton 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 trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 21 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bolton to Pontypridd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Pontypridd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 229 km
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£62 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton to Pontypridd train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Pontypridd trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:54 Bolton | 4h33 | 14:27 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
| 04:54 Bolton | 4h38 | 09:32 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:55 Bolton | 6h21 | 11:16 Pontypridd | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Pontypridd
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Trains from Bolton to Pontypridd run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 19:24. The fastest train covers the 229 km distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 229 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 37m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 19:24 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Pontypridd trainsTransport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Pontypridd from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bolton to Pontypridd train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Pontypridd by train. 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 train, 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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Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Pontypridd
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Dining
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- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Platforms are both accessed via a long set of step from street level, there is no step free route to the platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On Crompton Way for buses to Bolton or Halliwell. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Crompton Way, under railway bridge (Nearside for Blackburn, Farside for Bolton)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 14:15 Saturday 08:30 - 16:45 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access from Broadway to Platform 1 and 2 (to Cardiff) via a lift. Step free access to Platform 3 (to Treherbert, Merthyr and Aberdare) via a moderately steep ramp from High Street. Access between Platforms 1, 2 and 3 is via a footbridge with lifts.
- Accessible public telephones: On platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the main entrance adjacent to the taxi rank
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