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Visiting Pontypridd

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How Do I Get To Pontypridd?

Driving directions to Pontypridd:

  1. From Cardiff, take the A470 north for approximately 10 miles until you reach Pontypridd.
  2. From Swansea, take the M4 east until you reach junction 34. Take the A470 north for approximately 13 miles until you reach Pontypridd.
  3. From Merthyr Tydfil, take the A470 south for approximately 8 miles until you reach Pontypridd.

Rail directions to Pontypridd:

  1. From Cardiff Central station, take the Valley Lines train to Pontypridd station. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes.
  2. From Swansea station, take the mainline train to Cardiff Central station and then transfer to the Valley Lines train to Pontypridd. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.
  3. From Merthyr Tydfil station, take the Valley Lines train to Pontypridd station. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

If you're coming from nearby landmarks, consider taking a bus or taxi to Pontypridd. The town is easily accessible by car and public transport, and there are several car parks available in the town centre.

What's The Nearest Airport To Pontypridd?

The closest airport to Pontypridd is Cardiff Airport, which is approximately 14 miles away. The best route to take from the airport to Pontypridd would be to head east on the A48 and then take the A470 north towards Pontypridd. This route should take around 30 minutes with light traffic.

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