Bus from Pontypridd to Cardiff
2 direct routes · 37–51 min · first bus 05:29, last bus 22:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pontypridd, 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 | ~51 min | 48 | Sat 46 · Sun 9 | 05:29 | 22:01 | Glyntaff Campus (nr) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Rhydyfelin, Hawthorn, Upper Boat, Treforest Industrial Estate, Nantgarw, Glan-y-llyn & 1 more |
| X4 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~37 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:54 | 17:41 | Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Upper Boat, Treforest Industrial Estate & Nantgarw |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd to Cardiff
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 Pontypridd to Cardiff?
2 routes run directly from Pontypridd to Cardiff: the 132 (Stagecoach South Wales), the X4 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 132, 48 times each weekday — board at Glyntaff Campus (nr) and get off at Law Courts RJ (o/s), about 51 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontypridd to Cardiff?
Between 37 minutes on the X4 and 51 on the 132, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rhydyfelin, Hawthorn, Upper Boat, Treforest Industrial Estate and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontypridd to Cardiff?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:29 and the last around 22:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontypridd to Cardiff?
Adult singles from Pontypridd to Cardiff: £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.