Road Trip Machen → Pontypridd - 19 km / 18 min

How to Travel from

Machen to Pontypridd

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Machen Pontypridd

Cheapest

By car (19 km)

18 min

19 km.

from $1

Other

Rideshare

18 min

19 km.

from $1.03

Bus, Train

1 h 19 min

12 km.

from $14.43

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Caerphilly to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

15 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.54–$5.44

Train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

28 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$5.82–$8.86

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Machen Primary School to Caerphilly

Ave. Duration:

21 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$3.80–$5.32

Bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Sardis

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$7.59–$11.39

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Phone:

01443 815588

Website:

caerphilly.gov.uk/

Bus from Machen Primary School to Caerphilly

Ave. Duration:

28 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

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

The cheapest way to get from Machen to Pontypridd is to drive which costs $3.80 - $5.98 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Machen to Pontypridd is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Machen and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Machen to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Machen Primary School and arriving at Sardis House D3 via Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Machen to Pontypridd?

The distance between Machen and Pontypridd is 37 km. The road distance is 19.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Machen to Pontypridd without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 19m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Machen to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machen to Pontypridd bus from?

Machen to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Machen Primary School station.

Where does the Machen to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Machen to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10 station.

Can I drive from Machen to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Machen to Pontypridd is 20 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Machen to Pontypridd.

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1445+ hotels available in Pontypridd. Prices start at $49.04 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 Machen to Pontypridd

Transport providers

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Machen and Pontypridd?

How far is it from Machen to Pontypridd?

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

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

Where do I catch the Machen to Pontypridd bus from?

Where does the Machen to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Can I drive from Machen to Pontypridd?

Where can I stay near Pontypridd?