How to Travel from

Basingstoke to Pontypridd

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Basingstoke Pontypridd

Cheapest

By car (193 km)

2 h 8 min

193 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 8 min

193 km.

from $7.34

Train

2 h 47 min

160 km.

from $171.37

Train via Salisbury

4 h 15 min

160 km.

from $123.20

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Other from Basingstoke to Salisbury

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$55.69

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Other from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.33–$10.13

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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd is to drive which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Pontypridd via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Pontypridd?

The distance between Basingstoke and Pontypridd is 220 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $76.09 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Basingstoke to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Pontypridd train from?

Basingstoke to Pontypridd train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Pontypridd train arrive?

Basingstoke to Pontypridd train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Pontypridd is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Basingstoke to Pontypridd.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1408+ hotels available in Pontypridd. Prices start at $56.47 per night.

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Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by the 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Pontypridd

Pontypridd (colloquially: Ponty) is a town and a community in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.

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Four ways to Travel from Basingstoke to Pontypridd

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

South Western Railway

Transport for Wales

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Pontypridd?

How far is it from Basingstoke to Pontypridd?

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

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

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Pontypridd train from?

Where does the Basingstoke to Pontypridd train arrive?

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Pontypridd?

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

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?