How to Travel from

Gatwick to Pontypridd

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Gatwick Pontypridd

Cheapest

By car (277 km)

2 h 58 min

277 km.

from $15

Other

Rideshare

2 h 58 min

277 km.

from $10.54

Train

4 h 25 min

224 km.

from $212.57

Plane, Train

6 h 52 min

224 km.

from $174.35

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

3h 37m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$27.85–$189.87

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

3h 47m

Frequency:

Friday and Saturday

Estimated price:

$50.63–$253.16

Aurigny

Website:

aurigny.com/

Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$151.89–$341.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Newport

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$29.11–$40.50

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$35.44–$88.60

Train from Reading to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$164.55

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.58–$63.29

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Sophia

Ave. Duration:

4h 35m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$40.50–$58.23

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$39.24–$75.95

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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Pontypridd is to bus via Queensway Q5 which costs $36.96 - $53.26 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Queensway Q5 and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Pontypridd via Gatwick Airport, Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Pontypridd?

The distance between Gatwick and Pontypridd is 279 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Gatwick to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Pontypridd bus from?

Gatwick to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Pontypridd train from?

Gatwick to Pontypridd train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Gatwick to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Gatwick to Pontypridd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Where does the Gatwick to Pontypridd train arrive?

Gatwick to Pontypridd train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Pontypridd is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Gatwick to Pontypridd.

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 Gatwick to Pontypridd

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

Aurigny

Bus operators

FlixBus

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Cross Country

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Pontypridd?

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Pontypridd?

How far is it from Gatwick to Pontypridd?

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

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

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Pontypridd bus from?

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Pontypridd train from?

Train or bus from Gatwick to Pontypridd?

Where does the Gatwick to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Where does the Gatwick to Pontypridd train arrive?

Can I drive from Gatwick to Pontypridd?

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?