How to Travel from

Greater Manchester to Pontypridd

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Greater Manchester Pontypridd

How to Get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd

Plane

58 min

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 17 min

from $17

Rideshare

3 h 17 min

from $11.84

Cheapest

By car (311 km)

3 h 17 min

311 km.

from $17

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 17 min

311 km.

from $11.83

Bus, Plane

6 h 59 min

217 km.

from $103.83

Train via Birmingham

5 h 52 min

218 km.

from $226.48

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

4h 5m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$39.24–$202.52

Plane from Ringway Airport to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

7h 20m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$31.64–$189.87

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Ringway Airport to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

4h 58m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$531.63–$2,151.82

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$63.29–$303.79

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

4h 43m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$215.18–$531.63

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$44.30–$151.89

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.58–$63.29

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

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 31m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$164.55

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

3h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$139.24

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Kingsway

Ave. Duration:

5h 20m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$25.32–$35.44

What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd is to bus which costs $27.17 - $38.04 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Platt Fields Park and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Manchester Airport The Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Pontypridd is 296 km. The road distance is 310.6 km.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $76.09 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Pontypridd bus from?

Greater Manchester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $76.09 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $38.04 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $40.22 - $217.39 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Pontypridd is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Greater Manchester 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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Five ways to Travel from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet

Aer Lingus

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

First Great Western Service

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Pontypridd?

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd without a car?

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Pontypridd bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

Where does the Greater Manchester to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Pontypridd?

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?