Bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd
2 direct routes · 30–45 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 22:49 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 10:13, last bus 18:13.
Next buses to Pontypridd as of 18:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cardiff, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~45 min | 48 | Sat 46 · Sun 9 | 06:17 | 22:49 | North Road Clinic (o/s) | Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s) | Taffs Well, Glan-y-llyn, Nantgarw, Treforest Industrial Estate, Upper Boat, Hawthorn & 1 more |
| X4 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~30 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:43 | 18:31 | North Road Clinic (o/s) | Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s) | Nantgarw, Treforest Industrial Estate & Upper Boat |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cardiff on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 132 bus or X4 bus timetable.
Fares from Cardiff to Pontypridd
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Pontypridd?
2 routes run directly from Cardiff to Pontypridd: the 132 (Stagecoach South Wales), the X4 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 132, 48 times each weekday — board at North Road Clinic (o/s) and get off at Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Pontypridd?
Between 30 minutes on the X4 and 45 on the 132, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Taffs Well, Glan-y-llyn, Nantgarw, Treforest Industrial Estate and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 22:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd?
Adult singles from Cardiff to Pontypridd: £3.70 on the 132 and X4 (Stagecoach South Wales). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.