How to Travel from

Stafford to Pontypridd

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Stafford Pontypridd

Cheapest

By car (221 km)

2 h 21 min

221 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

2 h 21 min

221 km.

from $8.41

Train

3 h 58 min

156 km.

from $212.02

Bus, Train

5 h 12 min

156 km.

from $77.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Stafford to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.19–$88.60

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Stafford to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Stafford to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$32.91–$53.16

Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$54.43–$82.28

Bus operators

Arriva Midlands

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/

Bus from Mill Bank to Telford

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.96

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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Pontypridd is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Pontypridd via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Stafford to Pontypridd?

The distance between Stafford and Pontypridd is 238 km. The road distance is 220.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Stafford to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Pontypridd train from?

Stafford to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.

Where does the Stafford to Pontypridd train arrive?

Stafford to Pontypridd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Stafford to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Pontypridd is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Stafford to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Stafford 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 Stafford to Pontypridd

Transport providers

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Arriva Midlands

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Pontypridd?

How far is it from Stafford to Pontypridd?

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

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

Where do I catch the Stafford to Pontypridd train from?

Where does the Stafford to Pontypridd train arrive?

Can I drive from Stafford to Pontypridd?

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

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?