🚌 Bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd
2 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 22:42 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~56 min | 55 | 06:11 | 22:42 | Greyfriars Road GF (on) |
| X4 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~35 min | 11 | 07:37 | 18:25 | Greyfriars Road GJ |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Pontypridd?
Around 56 minutes on the 132, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 132) leaves around 06:11 and the last around 22:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Pontypridd?
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.